420 Chemical Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86
cm) in height, consisting of a light blue hexagon
enclosed by a blue benzene ring, bearing a green dragon
garnished gold, armed and langued red with wings
displayed upon a snowcapped mountain in proper colors,
overall at bottom a gold scroll inscribed "PASSAGE
ASSURED" in red.
- Symbolism:
Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors
traditionally used by Chemical units. The benzene ring
is adapted from the United States Army Chemical Corps
insignia of branch. The light blue hexagon refers to the
First Washington United States Volunteer Infantry, the
first organized militia in the Yakima area. The dragon
signifies vigilance; the mountain symbolizes Mount
Rainier, a prominent Washington landmark and highlights
the location of the unit. Together, the dragon and
mountain represent power and strength.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 Mar 2000.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Or (Golden Yellow), a benzene ring Azure (Cobalt
Blue) voided Celeste (Light Blue), bearing a dragon
displayed Vert, garnished Or, armed and langued Gules,
upon a snowcapped mountain Proper. Crest: That for the
regiments and separate battalions of the Washington Army
National Guard: From a wreath Or (Golden Yellow) and
Azure (Cobalt Blue), a raven with wings endorsed issuing
out of a ducal coronet all Proper. Motto: PASSAGE
ASSURED.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors
traditionally used by Chemical units. The benzene ring
is adapted from the United States Army Chemical Corps
insignia of branch. The light blue hexagon refers to the
First Washington United States Volunteer Infantry, the
first organized militia in the Yakima area. The dragon
signifies vigilance; the mountain symbolizes Mount
Rainier, a prominent Washington landmark and highlights
the location of the unit. Together, the dragon and
mountain represent power and strength. Crest: The crest
is that of the Washington Army National Guard.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 20 Apr 2000.
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