Shield
Tenn, in base a signal fire and smoke Proper.
Crest
On a wreath Or and Tenn, issuing from a millrind Gules, three lightning flashes pilewise of the first, all surmounting an annulet of bamboo Proper.
Motto
FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS.
Shield
The shield is in the colors of the Signal Corps. The bonfire and curling smoke symbolize one of the primitive forms of signaling.
Crest
The millrind, a symbol of strength, represents the invaluable support and skill in communications which the 53d Signal Battalion contributed to the Allied assaults first in Algeria, later in other actions in North Africa and Italy during World War II. The flashes denote skill in modern communications and speedy response to mission requirements. Participation in campaigns in Vietnam is recalled by the annulet of bamboo, signifying also unity and cooperative action. Scarlet and gold denote respectively courage and excellence.
The coat of arms was originally approved on 30 January 1942. It was amended to include a crest on 12 September 2005.