226TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia
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A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Per bend Or and Vert, a sword as a bend point to base counterchanged, in chief a Zia sun Gules and in base a scale of justice of the first, on a chief Sable two flint-lock pistols in saltire muzzles to chief Or. Attached below the device, a Black scroll doubled Gold inscribed MAGIS QUAM MILES in Gold.
The badge shape is made in the shape of a police badge and establishes the military police presence within the unit. Green and gold are traditional colors associated with the Military Police Corps. The crossed pistols sometimes referred to as the Harpers Ferry Pistol and considered the first American Military pistol was in service for many years as the parts were standardized and interchangeable, making it a great advance in the development of arms. The Zia sun represents the state of New Mexico where the unit is located and where they answer the call of the Adjutant General and the Governor for the State of New Mexico. The scales symbolize equal justice. The sword stands for strength and combat power. The motto translates to More Than A Soldier.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 September 2015.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Per bend Or and Vert, a sword as a bend point to base counterchanged; in chief a Zia sun Gules and in base a scale of justice of the first, on a chief Sable two flint-lock pistols in saltire muzzles to chief Or.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Vert, a coiled rattlesnake Proper.
Motto
MAGIS QUAM MILES (More Than A Soldier).
Shield
Green and gold are traditional colors associated with the Military Police Corps. The crossed pistols sometimes referred to as the Harpers Ferry Pistol and considered the first American Military pistol was in service for many years as the parts were standardized and interchangeable, making it a great advance in the development of arms. The Zia sun represents the state of New Mexico where the unit is located and where they answer the call of the Adjutant General and the Governor for the State of New Mexico. The scales symbolize equal justice. The sword stands for strength and combat power.
Crest
The crest is that of the New Mexico Army National Guard.
The coat of arms was approved on 30 September 2015.