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91ST MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Vert, a rudder Or. Attached below the shield a Green scroll doubled Gold inscribed "HONOR ABOVE ALL" in Gold.

Symbolism
The shield is in the colors of the Military Police. The heraldic rudder is an allegorical representation of basic functions of the organization, control and guidance.

Background
The insignia was originally approved for the 91st Military Police Battalion on 6 September 1951. It was retained for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 91st Military Police Battalion on 23 July 1963. The insignia was amended to update the description on 16 May 2005.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon
Vert, a rudder Or. From a wreath Or and Vert, two broadaxes in saltire Proper, surmounted by a baton palewise of the first, overall a Taeguk. HONOR ABOVE ALL.

Symbolism
The shield is in the colors of the Military Police. The heraldic rudder is an allegorical representation of basic functions of the organization, control and guidance. The broadaxes and baton represent military authority and justice, the mission of the 91st Military Police Battalion. The three elements allude to the decorations awarded to the unit. The Taeguk symbolizes the unit's campaign service during the Korean War.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 91st Military Police Battalion on 6 September 1951. It was rescinded on 23 July 1963. The coat of arms was reinstated and amended to add a crest on 24 June 2005.





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