128TH ENGINEER BATTALION, NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
On a shield shaped gold metal and epoxied device 1 1/4 (3.18cm) in height blazoned as follows: Per bend Sable and Gules, in chief a masoned tower of the second and in base a stylized covered wagon pulled by oxen of the first.

Symbolism
The tower recalls the engineering branch insignia denoting the unit is part of that structure. The covered wagon pulled by oxen recalls the units coat of arms as well as a long standing heritage to its home in Nebraska.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved 12 April 2017.




Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Description

Shield

Per bend Sable and Gules, in chief a tower of the second, masoned and windowed of the first and in base a stylized covered wagon pulled by oxen of the first garnished of the second.

Crest

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

Motto

IN AL SERVITIUM translates to Service above Self.

Symbolism

Shield

The embattled tower recalls the engineering branch insignia, denoting the unit is part of that structure. The covered wagon pulled by oxen pays homage to the units earlier insignia as well as indicates the transportation company organized into this unit.

Crest

The crest is that for the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms and insignia were approved on 12 April 2017.





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