734TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or, three piles Gules (Brick Red) a plain point Vert; on a chief Sable a covered wagon pulled by two oxen of the first.  Attached around the bottom and sides of the shield a Black scroll doubled and inscribed "PRAIRIE STEEL" in Gold.

Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps, the original unit designation.  The three red rays symbolize the confluence of the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails that would become Kearney, Nebraska, location of the unit.  This area has a rich heritage shaped by pioneers who boldly crossed this country in search of opportunity, which is symbolized by the gold rays.  The green area alludes to the prairie.  The covered wagon embodies the hardships and heroism of that great migration that helped to make America great.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 734th Transportation Battalion on 7 February 2001.  It was redesignated effective 1 September 2016, for the 734th Support Battalion with the symbolism updated.




Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Blazon

Shield

Or, three piles Gules (Brick Red) a plain point Vert; on a chief Sable a covered wagon pilled by two oxen of the first.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Nebraska Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules (Brick Red), an ear of corn in full ear partially husked Proper.

Motto

PRAIRIE STEEL

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps, the original unit designation.  The three red rays symbolize the confluence of the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails that would become Kearney, Nebraska, location of the unit.  This area has a rich heritage shaped by pioneers who boldly crossed this country in search of opportunity, which is symbolized by the gold rays.  The green area alludes to the prairie.  The covered wagon embodies the hardships and heroism of that great migration that helped to make America great.

Crest

The crest is that of the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 734th Transportation Battalion on 7 February 2001.  It was redesignated effective 1 September 2016, for the 734th Support Battalion with the symbolism updated.





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