356 Quartermaster Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or, a
chevron Celeste (Light Blue) three demi-arrows one
palewise and two saltirewise Sable, overall a wreath of
laurel Vert. Attached below the shield is a black scroll
inscribed "SUPPORT TO SERVE" in gold.
- Symbolism: Buff
(gold) and light blue are the colors traditionally used
by Quartermaster units. The chevron symbolizes support
highlighting the mission of the unit. The three arrows
denote the battalion’s campaign during World War
II. The laurel is for honor and achievement.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 19 Aug 1998.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Buff, a chevron Celeste (Light Blue) three
demi-arrows one palewise and two salterwise Sable,
overall a wreath of laurel Vert. Crest: That for the
regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:
From a wreath Or and Celeste (Light Blue), the Lexington
Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain
John Parker (H. H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the
common in Lexington, Massachusetts. Motto: SUPPORT TO
SERVE.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Buff and light blue are the colors traditionally
used by Quartermaster units. The chevron symbolizes
support highlighting the mission of the unit. The three
arrows denote the battalion’s campaign during World
War II. The laurel is for honor and achievement. Crest:
The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.
- Background: The
coat of arms was authorized on 19 Aug 1998.
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