413 Civil Affairs Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches
(2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield
blazoned: Per saltire Purpure and Argent a torch of the
second enflamed of the like and Tenné, overall a
sphere Azure gridlined Argent, on either side an arced
olive branch Vert. Attached around the sides and base of
the shield a purple scroll doubled and inscribed "PEACE
THROUGH HUMANITY" in silver.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated
with Civil Affairs organizations. The torch and globe
are adapted from the insignia of branch of Civil
Affairs. The sections of the shield represent unity and
the organization's military/civilian mission, as well as
symbolizing cooperation, teamwork and strength. The
olive branches symbolize peace and underscore the unit's
motto.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on the 14 Jun
1993.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Per saltire Purpure and Argent a torch of the
second enflamed of the like and Tenné, overall a
sphere Azure gridlined Argent, on either side an arced
olive branch Vert. Crest: That for the regiments and
separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath
Argent and Purpure, 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: PEACE THROUGH HUMANITY.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated
with Civil Affairs organizations. The torch and globe
are adapted from the insignia of branch of Civil
Affairs. The sections of the shield represent unity and
the organization's military/civilian mission, as well as
symbolizing cooperation, teamwork and strength. The
olive branches symbolize peace and underscore the unit's
motto.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 14 Jun 1993.
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