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420TH CHEMICAL BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height, consisting of a light blue hexagon enclosed by a blue benzene ring, bearing a green dragon garnished gold, armed and langued red with wings displayed upon a snowcapped mountain in proper colors, overall at bottom a gold scroll inscribed "PASSAGE ASSURED" in red.

Symbolism
Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by Chemical units. The benzene ring is adapted from the United States Army Chemical Corps insignia of branch. The light blue hexagon refers to the First Washington United States Volunteer Infantry, the first organized militia in the Yakima area. The dragon signifies vigilance; the mountain symbolizes Mount Rainier, a prominent Washington landmark and highlights the location of the unit. Together, the dragon and mountain represent power and strength.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 Mar 2000.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or (Golden Yellow), a benzene ring Azure (Cobalt Blue) voided Celeste (Light Blue), bearing a dragon displayed Vert, garnished Or, armed and langued Gules, upon a snowcapped mountain Proper.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Washington Army National Guard: From a wreath Or (Golden Yellow) and Azure (Cobalt Blue), a raven with wings endorsed issuing out of a ducal coronet all Proper.

Motto

PASSAGE ASSURED.

Symbolism

Shield

Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by Chemical units. The benzene ring is adapted from the United States Army Chemical Corps insignia of branch. The light blue hexagon refers to the First Washington United States Volunteer Infantry, the first organized militia in the Yakima area. The dragon signifies vigilance; the mountain symbolizes Mount Rainier, a prominent Washington landmark and highlights the location of the unit. Together, the dragon and mountain represent power and strength.

Crest

The crest is that of the Washington Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 20 Apr 2000.





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