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468TH CHEMICAL BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a green dragon passant breathing red flames upon a black portcullis, all superimposed on a gold smoke cloud enclosed in base by a blue scroll inscribed "VEIL OF THE DRAGON" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Cobalt blue and golden yellow/gold are the colors traditionally associated with the Chemical Corps. The dragon, symbolically a staunch defender, is historically symbolic of the Chemical Corps. He stands upon a portcullis, an ancient gate or enclosure, which together with the smoke cloud alludes to the unit's mission and underscores its motto.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 9 Mar 1990.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess Azure (Cobalt Blue) and Or a demi-cloud to chief debruised by a portcullis Sable studded of the second supporting a dragon passant Vert fired at the mouth Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or and Azure (Cobalt Blue), the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The Statue of the Minute Man, Captain James Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

VEIL OF THE DRAGON

Symbolism

Shield

Cobalt Blue and golden yellow (gold) are the colors traditionally associated with the Chemical Corps. The dragon, symbolically a staunch defender, is historically symbolic of the Chemical Corps. He stands upon a portcullis, an ancient gate or enclosure, which together with the smoke cloud allude to the unit's mission and underscores its motto.

Crest

The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 12 May 1997.





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