35 Engineer Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: On
a silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches
(2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield Gules,
a bend archy Argent and four fleurs-de-lis in fess
counterchanged. Attached below the shield a red scroll
inscribed "ABILITY COURAGE RESULTS" in silver
letters.
- Symbolism: The
colors red and white are for Engineers. The arched bend,
representing a road, symbolizes an outstanding
accomplishment of the organization - participation in
the construction of the Alcan Highway. The four
fleurs-de-lis represent the World War II service in
Europe.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 18 Apr 1952.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Gules, a bend archy Argent surmounted by four
fleurs-de-lis in fess counterchanged. Crest: From a
wreath Argent and Gules, five pickaxes arched with
bamboo handles Or, blades Argent (Silver Gray), overall
a gear with eleven cogs of the last, detailed and
fimbriated Azure surmounted by a torteau charged with a
mullet Or. Motto: ABILITY, COURAGE, RESULTS.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Scarlet and white are the colors for the Corps
of Engineers. The arched bend, representing a road,
symbolizes an outstanding accomplishment of the
organization - participation in the construction of the
Alcan Highway. The four fleurs-de-lis represent the
World War II service in Europe. Crest: Scarlet and white
are traditionally used by Engineer units. The gear and
pickaxes symbolize the traditional Engineer mission; the
five pickaxes and eleven gear cogs denote the
decorations awarded to the battalion for participation
in World War II and Vietnam. The bamboo handles and
torteau with star signify the unit's service in Vietnam.
- Background: The
coat of arms was originally approved on 18 Apr 1952. It
was amended on 24 Feb 1999 to include a crest for the
35th Engineer Battalion.
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