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136TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel hexagonal device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a vertical gold rimmed magnifying glass with a red handle bearing at its middle section a white star, the glass in front of and enlarging the middle segment of a horizontal gold embattled line with two merlons all on a black background and encircled by a continuous green scroll divided into three segments inscribed "SERVICE, SAFETY, SECURITY" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Green and yellow (gold) are the colors used for the Military Police Corps. The magnifying glass in front of and enlarging a segment of the embattled line, symbolic of the military establishment together with the color black for cover and concealment alludes to criminal investigation and to the basic mission of the unit. The star refers to the State of Texas, home area of the unit.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 9 July 1971. It was rescinded on 21 March 1975. The insignia was reinstated with description updated on 3 April 2006.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon
Sable, a fesse enhanced and embattled Or, overall a magnifying glass palewise rim Argent (Silver Gray), the glass surmounting and enlarging the middle crenel between two merlons, the handle Gules edged of the second bearing a mullet Argent. That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Texas Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable a mullet Argent encircled by a garland of live oak and olive Proper. SERVICE, SAFETY, SECURITY.

Symbolism
The magnifying glass in front of and enlarging a segment of the embattled line, symbolic of the military establishment together with the color black for cover and concealment alludes to criminal investigation and to the basic mission of the unit. The star refers to the State of Texas, home area of the unit. The crest is that of the Texas Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 3 April 2006.





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