240 Quartermaster Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18
cm) in width overall consisting of two red wavy bands
issuing horizontally through a black gear all above a
gold scroll inscribed "PROUD TO SERVE" in
black.
- Symbolism: Buff
is the primary color traditionally associated with
Quartermaster units. The basic mission of the Battalion
in planning, controlling, maintaining and regulating the
supply of gasoline and petroleum is symbolized by the
black gear and the wavy red bands.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 August
1966. It was amended to revise the description and
symbolism on 15 November 1993.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Buff, a bar gemel wavy Gules enfiled by a gear
wheel Sable. Crest: None. Motto: PROUD TO SERVE.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Buff is the primary color traditionally
associated with Quartermaster units. The basic mission
of the Battalion in planning, controlling, maintaining
and regulating the supply of gasoline and petroleum is
symbolized by the black gear and the wavy red bands.
Crest: None.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved 15 November 1993.
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