Shield. Green and yellow are the colors for the Military Police Corps. The shepherd’s crook, adapted from the arms of several cities of the Rhine Province, alludes to World War II service in that area, and is also symbolic of solicitous leadership and guidance. The sword indicates the military character of such leadership.
Crest. The gothic arch is seen from multiple vantage points along the Rhine river, symbolizing the unit’s Rhineland campaign participation credit. The bullet shaped black background and gold star further allude to the 385 Military Police battalion’s participation in the Rhineland campaign.