414 Civil Affairs 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: 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.
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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.
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