22D MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Vert, a stylized eagle Sable fimbriated and detailed Or superimposed by a crenelated bridge of one arch throughout Or mortared Sable. Attached above the shield is a black scroll inscribed "INTEGRITY ABOVE ALL" in gold.

Symbolism
Green and yellow are the colors used by Military Police. The eagle represents constant vigilance, authority and total preparedness. The bridge symbolizes information as the key to a strong defense.

Background
The insignia was authorized on 1 Sep 1996.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Vert, a stylized eagle Sable fimbriated and detailed Or superimposed by a crenelated bridge of one arch throughout Or mortared Sable.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Vert a mount of the like bearing a fountain issuing nine demi-bamboo spears pilewise Proper.

Motto

INTEGRITY ABOVE ALL.

Symbolism

Shield

Green and yellow are the colors used by Military Police. The eagle represents constant vigilance, authority and total preparedness. The bridge symbolizes information as the key to a strong defense.

Crest

The nine bamboo spears represent the unit's campaigns in Vietnam while the mount and fountain, a symbol for water, suggest an island, highlighting the unit's World War II service and campaign in New Guinea.

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 1 Sep 1996.





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