84TH CHEMICAL BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Per bend Or and Azure on the last a dragon with a death's head salient Or emitting from the mouth fire and smoke Proper. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll doubled Blue and inscribed "CAVE FUMO" in Blue. The translation of the motto is "Beware, the Fumes."

Symbolism
The cobalt blue and golden yellow of the Chemical Warfare Service with a death's head, symbolizes the function of the battalion. Dragons are traditionally held to breathe fire and fumes. The motto reflects the functions of the organization and is suggestive of an inspirational war cry.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 84th Chemical Battalion (Motorized) on 6 November 1942. It was amended to update the description on 2 January 1987. The insignia was amended to revise the description on 7 December 1993.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per bend Or and Azure on the last a dragon with a death's head salient Or emitting from the mouth fire and smoke Proper.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Azure, five mounts, two upon three, Vert irradiated Or and Argent charged with a cross paty Or superimposed by a bezant bearing a fleur-de-lis Azure, rising from between the mounts two demi-spears pilewise Proper.

Motto

CAVE FUMO (Beware, the Fumes).

Symbolism

Shield

The cobalt blue and golden yellow of the Chemical Warfare Service with a death's head, symbolizes the function of the battalion. Dragons are traditionally held to breathe fire and fumes.

Crest

Chemistry is represented by the green mounts, standing respectively for air, fire and earth, ancient symbols of chemistry. The fourth element, water, is symbolized by cobalt blue, the color of the fleur-de-lis. The cross symbolizes the French Croix-de-Guerre awarded the Battalion. The five mounts recall the mountainous region of Italy where the Battalion saw action during World War II, and represent the five campaigns in which the unit participated. The two Roman spears refer again to the region and recall the two major assaults and amphibious operations in which the organization participated. Golden yellow and cobalt blue are the colors traditionally associated with the Chemical Corps. The gold and silver burst behind the mounts represents a mortar attack.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved on 6 November 1942. It was amended to include a crest on 7 December 1993.





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