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489TH CIVIL AFFAIRS 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 shield blazoned: Purpure, a torch Or, overall a parchment scroll Argent charged with a palm frond Or. Attached below the shield a tripartite red scroll doubled and inscribed "VIS AMPLIFICANS VIM" in gold.

Symbolism
Purple is the primary color traditionally associated with Civil Affairs organizations. The parchment scroll and torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch. The palm frond recalls the unit's participation in the action to liberate Kuwait during the Gulf War and stands for victory. Red stands for courage and sacrifice.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 14 Jun 1993.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Purpure, a torch Or, overall a parchment scroll Argent charged with a palm frond Proper and garnished Gules.

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

VIS AMPLIFICANS VIM.

Symbolism
Purple is the primary color traditionally associated with Civil Affairs organizations. The parchment scroll and torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs insignia of branch. The palm frond recalls the unit's participation in the action to liberate Kuwait during the Gulf War and stands for victory.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 14 Jun 1993.





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