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91ST CIVIL AFFAIRS 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 circular band of gold rays containing a purple disc bearing at center a vertical white scroll its upper end inside the disc and "rolled" to the right, its lower and extending below the disc and "rolled" to the left; straddling the disc is a red torii with crossbeam above the disc in the form of a pair of outspread wings their tips extending beyond the rim of the gold rays. Superimposed laterally across the center of the design a gold sword with hilt at the right and the ends extending slightly beyond the perimeter of the rays.

Symbolism
The torii alludes to service in Okinawa and the winged crossbeam denotes the unit's airborne capability. The Battalion's former mission requirements which included all of Southeast Asia are signified by the rays of the sun. The sword and scroll were suggested by the Civil Affairs insignia of branch; the scroll, however, is depicted open to indicate actual conduct of "civil affairs" overseas and symbolizes law and order and stability in government. The unsheathed sword is symbolic of authority and the colors purple and white are used for Civil Affairs organizations.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 1st Civil Affairs Battalion on 13 January 1970. It was redesignated for the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion with the description and symbolism updated on 14 April 2008.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Purpure, on a disc formed of rays couped Or a disc of the field surmounted by a scroll furled top and bottom Argent enclosed within a stylized torii, the upper beam formed as a vol Gules, overall an antique sword fesswise, hilt to sinister of the second.

Crest

None.

Motto

AUCTORES SOLIDI PRINCIPII (Builders of a Solid Beginning).

Symbolism

Shield

The torii alludes to service in Okinawa and the winged crossbeam denotes the unit's airborne capability. The Battalion's former mission requirements which included all of Southeast Asia are signified by the rays of the sun. The sword and scroll were suggested by the Civil Affairs insignia of branch; the scroll, however, is depicted open to indicate actual conduct of "civil affairs" overseas and symbolizes law and order and stability in government. The unsheathed sword is symbolic of authority and the colors purple and white are used for Civil Affairs organizations.

Crest

None.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 14 April 2008.





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