451 Civil Affairs Battalion
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86
cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:
Purpure, a chevron Argent between, in chief, a quill Or
and a scroll of the second saltirewise and issuant from
base a demi-globe Vert gridlined and fimbriated Argent;
overall a sword throughout point up charged on the blade
by a mullet Argent (Silver Gray). Attached below and to
the sides of the shield a Purple scroll inscribed "PROMOTERS
OF VICTORY" in Silver.
- Symbolism:
Purple and white are the colors traditionally used by
Civil Affairs units. The chevron symbolizes support
highlighting the unit's mission. The scroll and quill
signify the establishment of civil authority and
justice. Gold refers to excellence. Green denotes life
and safety. The demi-globe symbolizes the unit's
worldwide mission. The star alludes to the present
location of the unit, Texas, the Lone Star State.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 9 October
2001.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Purpure, a chevron Argent between, in chief, a
quill Or and a scroll of the second saltirewise and
issuant from base a demi-globe Vert gridlined and
fimbriated Argent; overall a sword throughout point up
charged on the blade by a mullet Argent (Silver Gray).
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:
PROMOTERS OF VICTORY.
- Symbolism:
Shield: Purple and white are the colors traditionally
used by Civil Affairs units. The chevron symbolizes
support highlighting the unit's mission. The scroll and
quill signify the establishment of civil authority and
justice. Gold refers to excellence. Green denotes life
and safety. The demi-globe symbolizes the unit's
worldwide mission. The star alludes to the present
location of the unit, Texas, the Lone Star State. Crest:
The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.
- Background: The
coat of arms was authorized 9 October 2001.
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