35TH ENGINEER BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield Gules, a bend archy Argent and four fleurs-de-lis in fess counterchanged. Attached below the shield a red scroll inscribed "ABILITY COURAGE RESULTS" in silver letters.

Symbolism
The colors red and white are for Engineers. The arched bend, representing a road, symbolizes an outstanding accomplishment of the organization - participation in the construction of the Alcan Highway. The four fleurs-de-lis represent the World War II service in Europe.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 18 Apr 1952.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, a bend archy Argent surmounted by four fleurs-de-lis in fess counterchanged.

Crest

From a wreath Argent and Gules, five pickaxes arched with bamboo handles Or, blades Argent (Silver Gray), overall a gear with eleven cogs of the last, detailed and fimbriated Azure surmounted by a torteau charged with a mullet Or.

Motto

ABILITY, COURAGE, RESULTS.

Symbolism

Shield

Scarlet and white are the colors for the Corps of Engineers. The arched bend, representing a road, symbolizes an outstanding accomplishment of the organization - participation in the construction of the Alcan Highway. The four fleurs-de-lis represent the World War II service in Europe.

Crest

Scarlet and white are traditionally used by Engineer units. The gear and pickaxes symbolize the traditional Engineer mission; the five pickaxes and eleven gear cogs denote the decorations awarded to the battalion for participation in World War II and Vietnam. The bamboo handles and torteau with star signify the unit's service in Vietnam.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved on 18 Apr 1952. It was amended on 24 Feb 1999 to include a crest for the 35th Engineer Battalion.





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