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814TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Or, within a point pointed reversed Gules and two points dexter and sinister removed reversed Gules (Brick Red), two spearheads in chevron reversed Sable, points upward, issuant from base, a demi-wheel Proper.  Attached below the shield is a Brick Red scroll inscribed MOVING TOWARDS VICTORY in Gold.

Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Transportation units.  The red reversed wedge signifies the Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded to the unit during World War II.  The spearheads denote readiness, pointed upwards suggest movement, placed on the V shape of the background convey the motto MOVING TOWARDS VICTORY.  The demi-wheel emphasizes the units transportation mission.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 16 September 2015.




Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Blazon

Shield

Or, within a point pointed reversed Gules and two points dexter and sinister removed reversed Gules (Brick Red), two spearheads in chevron reversed Sable, points upward, issuant from base a demi-wheel Proper.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  From a wreath Or and Gules, the Lexington Minute Man Proper.  The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

MOVING TOWARDS VICTORY.

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Transportation units.  The red reversed wedge signifies the Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded to the unit during World War II.  The spearheads denote readiness, pointed upwards suggest movement, placed on the V shape of the background convey the motto MOVING TOWARDS VICTORY.  The demi-wheel emphasizes the units transportation mission.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 16 September 2015.





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