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412TH 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 overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron Or and Purpure, in chief an anvil Sable, in base between two olive branches of the first and issuant from base a demi-torch Argent enflamed Proper. Attached around the bottom of the shield a Purple scroll inscribed "FORGING PEACE" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
Purple and white are the colors traditionally used by the Civil Affairs units. Gold is emblematic of honor and achievement. The chevron configuration denotes strength and support. The torch is adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch and symbolizes leadership and enlightenment. The anvil and flame represent forging, which is to form by heating in a forge and shaping on the anvil. Components that are forged have assured toughness and reliability. The olive branch, signifying peace, and anvil reflect the organization's motto and mission.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 9 October 2001.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron Or and Purpure, in chief an anvil Sable, in base between two olive branches of the first issuant from base a demi-torch Argent enflamed Proper.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or and Purpure, 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

FORGING PEACE.

Symbolism

Shield

Purple and white are the colors traditionally used by the Civil Affairs units. Gold is emblematic of honor and achievement. The chevron configuration denotes strength and support. The torch is adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch and symbolizes leadership and enlightenment. The anvil and flame represent forging, which is to form by heating in a forge and shaping on the anvil. Components that are forged have assured toughness and reliability. The olive branch, signifying peace, and anvil reflect the organization's motto and mission.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 9 October 2001.





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