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515TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows:  Per chevron Gules and Celeste, a chevron Buff surmounting another Argent between in chief a sword and a key in saltire, point and wards upwards, Argent (Silver Gray), thereon in the centre a Morion helm of the last, charged with a Zia sun Gules; in base the Philippines sun Or.  Attached below the shield is a Blue scroll inscribed "SUSCIPIO PER VIGILANCE" in Silver letters.

Symbolism
Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with Support units.  The chevron denotes support.  The following images symbolize the home state of the Battalion - the Morion helmet suggests the rich Spanish heritage of the area; the Zia sun is adapted from the New Mexico flag.  The sword indicates military readiness and the Warrior spirit.  The key signifies the Battalion's logistical responsibilities.  The light blue base alludes to coastal waters and the unit's lineage to the 515th Coast Artillery.  The sun represents the unit's wartime service in the Philippines.  The motto translates to "Support Through Vigilance."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 22 December 2009.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron Gules and Celeste, a chevron Buff surmounting another Argent between in chief a sword and a key in saltire, point and wards upwards, Argent (Silver Gray), thereon in the centre a Morion helm of the last, charged with a Zia sun Gules; in base the Philippines sun Or.   

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard:  From a wreath Argent and Gules, a coiled rattlesnake Proper.  

Motto

SUSCIPIO PER VIGILANCE (Support Through Vigilance).

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with Support units.  The chevron denotes support.  The following images symbolize the home state of the Battalion - the Morion helmet suggests the rich Spanish heritage of the area; the Zia sun is adapted from the New Mexico flag.  The sword indicates military readiness and the Warrior spirit.  The key signifies the Battalion's logistical responsibilities.  The light blue base alludes to coastal waters and the unit's lineage to the 515th Coast Artillery.  The sun represents the unit's wartime service in the Philippines.  

Crest

The crest is that of the New Mexico Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 22 December 2009.





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