278 Chemical Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86
cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:
Argent, a saltire Gules fimbriated Or cantoned by four
mullets Azure, overall a dragon segreant Vert, armed and
langued of the third. Attached below the shield a cobalt
blue scroll inscribed "DEFENSORI VISIUM" in
Gold.
- Symbolism:
Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors
traditionally used by Chemical units. The golden yellow
fimbriation on the saltire suggests the courageous
spirit of the personnel in the battalion. The dragon, a
legendary creature, symbolizes vigilance and power,
emphasizing the fire and destruction of chemical
warfare. The red diagonal cross or the Saint Andrew
cross is adapted from the flag of Alabama and represents
the state where the battalion is located. The blue stars
highlight the battalion's four major European campaigns
during World War II. Scarlet signifies courage and
sacrifice.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 28 March 2003.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Argent, a saltire Gules fimbriated Or cantoned
by four mullets Azure, overall a dragon segreant Vert,
armed and langued of the third. Crest: That for the
regiments and separate battalions of the Alabama Army
National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Gules, a slip
of cotton plant with full bursting boll, Proper. Motto:
DEFENSORI VISIUM (Protectors of the Force).
- Symbolism:
Shield: Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors
traditionally used by Chemical units. The golden yellow
fimbriation on the saltire suggests the courageous
spirit of the personnel in the battalion. The dragon, a
legendary creature, symbolizes vigilance and power,
emphasizing the fire and destruction of chemical
warfare. The red diagonal cross or the Saint Andrew
cross is adapted from the flag of Alabama and represents
the state where the battalion is located. The blue stars
highlight the battalion's four major European campaigns
during World War II. Scarlet signifies courage and
sacrifice. Crest: The crest is that of the Alabama Army
National Guard.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 28 March 2003.
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