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432D CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Purpure, a sun in splendor Or superimposed by a torteau, overall issuing from base a partially sheathed demi-sword Sable. Attached above the shield a purple scroll inscribed "BRINGING" and attached below the shield a purple scroll inscribed "ORDER TO CHAOS," all in gold letters.

Symbolism
Purple is a color traditionally associated with Civil Affairs units. The sun and red disc reflect the unit's service and baptism of fire in Southwest Asia. The partially sheathed sword is symbolic of the transition from military to civilian government and the Battalion's mission.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 Oct 1993.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Purpure, a sun in splendor Or superimposed by a torteau, overall issuing from base a partially sheathed demi-sword Sable.

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

BRINGING ORDER TO CHAOS.

Symbolism
Purple is a color traditionally associated with Civil Affairs units. The sun and red disc reflect the unit's service and baptism of fire in Southwest Asia. The partially sheathed sword is symbolic of the transition from military to civilian government and the Battalion's mission.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 15 Oct 1993.





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