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414 Civil Affairs Battalion

414 Civil Affairs Battalion
Unit Insignia

  • Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per pale Argent and Purpure a sphere counterchanged gridlined of the field, overall a sword Or. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a black scroll doubled white and inscribed "LIAISONS TO THE WORLD" in gold.
  • Symbolism: Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated with Civil Affairs organizations. The sword and globe are adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch. Gold stands for excellence. The globe also represents worldwide capabilities and service in Southwest Asia.
  • Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 Jan 1995.


414 Civil Affairs Battalion
Coat of Arms

  • Description: Shield: Per pale Argent and Purpure a sphere counterchanged gridlined of the field, overall a sword Or. 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: LIAISONS TO THE WORLD.
  • Symbolism: Shield: Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated with Civil Affairs organizations. The sword and globe are adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch. Gold stands for excellence. The globe also represents worldwide capabilities and service in Southwest Asia. Crest: The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.
  • Background: The coat of arms was approved on 30 Jan 1995.