450 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 and per chevron Argent and Purpure, a sword
palewise Or surmounted by a palm frond and a writing
quill saltirewise Proper. Attached below and on either
side of the shield a bipartite green scroll doubled and
inscribed "PEACE OR WAR" "CALM OR STORM"
in gold.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors associated with Civil
Affairs organizations. The sword is adapted from the
insignia of branch and stands for readiness. The quill
represents administrative responsibility and
effectiveness. Southwest Asia service in the 1991 action
to liberate and defend Kuwait is commemorated by the
palm frond. Gold stands for excellence; green reflects
life, growth and safety.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 Jul 1993.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Per pale and per chevron Argent and Purpure, a
sword palewise Or surmounted by a palm frond and a
writing quill saltirewise 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: PEACE OR WAR, CALM OR
STORM.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors traditionally associated
with Civil Affairs organizations. The sword is adapted
from the insignia of branch and stands for readiness.
The quill represents administrative responsibility and
effectiveness. Southwest Asia service in the 1991 action
to liberate and defend Kuwait is commemorated by the
palm frond. Gold stands for excellence.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 16 July 1993.
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