1 Civil Affairs Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height consisting of a circular band of gold rays
containing a purple enamel disc bearing at center a
vertical white enamel scroll its upper end inside the
disc and "rolled" to the right, its lower end
extending below the disc and "rolled" to the
left; straddling the disc is a red enamel torii with
crossbeam above the disc in the form of a pair of
outspread wings their tips extending beyond the rim of
the gold rays. Superimposed laterally across the center
of the design a gold sword with hilt at the right and
the ends extending slightly beyond the perimeter of the
rays.
- Symbolism: The
torii alludes to service in Okinawa and the winged
crossbeam denotes the unit's airborne capability. The
Battalion's mission requirements which include all of
Southeast Asia is signified by the rays of the sun. The
sword and scroll were suggested by the Civil Affairs
insignia of branch; the scroll, however, is depicted
open to indicate actual conduct of "civil affairs"
overseas and symbolizes law and order and stability in
government. The unsheathed sword is symbolic of
authority and the colors purple and white are used for
Civil Affairs organizations.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved 13 Jan 1970.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description:
N/A
- Symbolism: N/A
- Background: N/A
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