121 Engineer Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
Gold color and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in
height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules,
on a fess abased dancetté to chief and wavy to
base paly of six Or and Sable a bend counterchanged, in
chief a bayonet and a pick, handle to chief saltirewise
Argent. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll
inscribed "PRAEVIUS" in Red letters.
- Symbolism: The
dancetté and wavy partition lines of the fess are
symbolic of the mountainous and shore areas of Maryland,
in which places most of the companies of the battalion
are located. The design on the fess is taken from the
Seal of Maryland. The bayonet and pick represent
Engineers.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 8 June 1954.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Gules, on a fess abased dancetté to chief
and wavy to base paly of six Or and Sable a bend
counterchanged, in chief a bayonet and a pick, handle to
chief saltirewise Argent. Crest: That for the regiments
and separate battalions of the Maryland Army National
Guard: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Gules) a cross
bottony per cross quarterly Gules and Argent. Motto:
PRAEVIUS (Going Before).
- Symbolism:
Shield: The dancetté and wavy partition lines of
the fess are symbolic of the mountainous and shore areas
of Maryland, in which places most of the companies of
the battalion are located. The design on the fess is
taken from the Seal of Maryland. The bayonet and pick
represent Engineers. Crest: The crest is that of the
Maryland Army National Guard.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 8 June 1954.
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