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492D 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 shield blazoned: Or, five piles in point Gules, a phoenix Purpure fimbriated and garnished of the first rising from flames Proper, all resting upon a demi-globe issuant from base Azure with gridlines of the first bearing a copper mullet Proper. Attached over the top is a Purple scroll inscribed with "HOPE THROUGH" in Gold letters. Attached below the shield, supporting a Green saguaro cactus on either side of the shield, is a Purple scroll inscribed with "DEEDS" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
Purple is the primary branch color for Civil Affairs. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement. The phoenix rising from the flames symbolizes rebirth and the unit's mission to re-establish order and hope from chaos. The globe highlights the unit's worldwide mission. The red and yellow rays and the star in base are adapted from the Arizona State flag, and the saguaro cactus underscore the Southwest, home base of the battalion.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 16 September 2004.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or, five piles in point Gules, a phoenix Purpure fimbriated and garnished of the first rising from flames Proper, all resting upon a demi-globe issuant from base Azure with gridlines of the first bearing a copper mullet Proper.

Crest

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

HOPE THROUGH DEEDS.

Symbolism

Shield

Purple is the primary branch color for Civil Affairs. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement. The phoenix rising from the flames symbolizes rebirth and the unit's mission to re-establish order and hope from chaos. The globe highlights the unit's worldwide mission. The red and yellow rays and the star in base are adapted from the Arizona State flag, home base of the battalion.

Crest

The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 16 September 2004.





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