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101ST ENGINEER BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 inches (2.78 cm) in height overall consisting of the shield blazoned: Gules, on a bend Azure fimbriated Argent the badge of the Essex Regiment Or; on a canton of the third a cross of the first. Attached below the shield a motto scroll inscribed "TENAX PROPOSITI" in gold letters.

Symbolism
The insignia consists of the shield and motto of the coat of arms of the 101st Engineers.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 101st Regiment Engineers on 5 Mar 1938. It was redesignated for the 101st Engineer Battalion on 14 Aug 1942.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, on a bend Azure fimbriated Argent the badge of the Essex Regiment Or; on a canton of the third a cross of the first.

Crest

That for the regiments of the Massachusetts National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules a dexter arm embowed clothed blue and ruffed White Proper the hand grasping a broad sword Argent the pommel and hilt Or.

Motto

TENAX PROPOSITI (Tenacious of Purpose)

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is red for the Engineer Corps. The blue bend denotes service as Infantry. The badge is that formerly used by the Essex Regiment, while the canton the colonial origin of the regiment.

Crest

The crest is that of the Massachusetts National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 101st Regiment Engineers on 3 Nov 1938. It was redesignated for the 101st Engineer Battalion on 1 Aug 1942.





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