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890TH ENGINEER BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 inches (2.78 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess Gules and Argent, in chief on an equilateral triangle of the last a stylized bird Sable. Attached below and to the sides of the device a Black scroll doubled turned Silver inscribed "DUTY IS OURS" in Silver letters.

Symbolism
Red and white are the colors for the Corps of Engineers. The triangle is in the form of the Greek letter "delta" and symbolizes the unit's place of origin, Gulfport, Mississippi. The stylized bird represents the organization's function as Aviation Engineers.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 890th Engineer Aviation Battalion on 3 October 1955. It was redesignated for the 890th Engineer Battalion on 5 April 1957.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess Gules and Argent, in chief on an equilateral triangle of the last a stylized bird Sable.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Mississippi Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors (Argent and Gules) a slip of magnolia full flower with leaves Proper behind a trident Sable.

Motto

DUTY IS OURS.

Symbolism

Shield

Red and white are the colors for the Corps of Engineers. The triangle is in the form of the Greek letter "delta" and symbolizes the unit's place of origin, Gulfport, Mississippi. The stylized bird represents the organization's function as Aviation Engineers.

Crest

The crest is that of the Mississippi Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 890th Engineer Aviation Battalion on 3 October 1955. It was redesignated for the 890th Engineer Battalion on 5 April 1957.





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