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479TH CHEMICAL BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold colored metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches 2.86 cm) in width overall consisting of a black amalgam above an heraldic fountain (a disc with white and blue wavy bands) between two red tongues of flame; all above a gold scroll bearing the motto "COMMAND, SERVE, OPERATE" in black letters.

Symbolism
Cobalt blue and gold are the colors used for Chemical Battalions. The amalgam, an ancient chemical sign, and the elements of fire and water symbolize the basic principles of chemistry and represent the organization's mission to provide technical and operational supervision for chemical units under its command.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 31 May 1967.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or, an amalgam Sable, above a fountain, all between two arching flames Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath or and Sable, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

COMMAND, SERVE, OPERATE.

Symbolism

Shield

Cobalt blue and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by Chemical units. The amalgam, an ancient chemical sign, and the elements of fire and water symbolize the basic principles of chemistry and represent the organization's mission to provide technical and operational supervision for chemical units under its command.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 September 2001.





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