448 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:
Purpure, a pale Argent overall a roundel Celeste
superimposed by a sword palewise Or, overall a parchment
scroll Proper. Encircling the device on each side and in
base, a light blue scroll inscribed "EXCELLENCE
THRU TEAMWORK" in gold.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are colors traditionally associated
with Civil Affairs organizations. The scroll and sword
are adapted from the branch insignia, and the light blue
sphere denotes a worldwide mission and capabilities.
Gold signifies excellence.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved 23 Aug 1994.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Purpure, a pale Argent overall a roundel Celeste
superimposed by a sword palewise Or, overall a parchment
scroll Proper. 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: EXCELLENCE THRU TEAMWORK.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Purple and white are colors traditionally
associated with Civil Affairs organizations. The scroll
and sword are adapted from the branch insignia, and the
light blue sphere denotes a worldwide mission and
capabilities. Gold signifies excellence. Crest: The
crest is the crest of the U.S. Army Reserve.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 23 Aug 1994.
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