15TH FINANCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned: Sable, a spur rowel Or enclosing a silhouette of the Coat of Arms of the United States Argent all within an orle of the second. Attached above and below the shield two Silver scrolls inscribed "SWIFT SUPPORT" above and "FIRST TO PAY" below in Black letters.

Symbolism
Silver gray (silver) and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Finance organizations. Black denotes solidity and solvency. The spur rowel symbolizes swiftness, suggesting the heritage of prompt payment by Paymasters of the Old West. It also represents the unit's origin in Texas, the Lone Star State. The center of the spur rowel, enclosing the Coat of Arms of the United States, simulates a coin which highlights the unit's mission. The eagle is Silver, implying the Battalion's nickname, "Silver Eagles," and alludes to a silver dollar. The orle, symbolizing unity, underscores the role of the organization in total military preparedness.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 29 October 1992.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Sable, a spur rowel Or enclosing a silhouette of the Coat of Arms of the United States Argent all within an orle of the second.

Crest

Rising from a wreath of the colors, Or and Sable, a stylized demi-sun Or superimposed by a date palm Proper, overall two scimitars saltirewise of the like.

Motto

SWIFT SUPPORT FIRST TO PAY.

Symbolism

Shield

Silver gray (Argent) and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Finance organizations. Black denotes solidity and solvency. The spur rowel symbolizes swiftness, suggesting the heritage of prompt payment by Paymasters of the Old West. It also represents the unit's origin in Texas, the Lone Star State. The center of the spur rowel, enclosing the Coat of Arms of the United States, simulates a coin which highlights the unit's mission. The eagle is Silver, implying the Battalion's nickname, "Silver Eagles," and alludes to a silver dollar. The orle, symbolizing unity, underscores the role of the organization in total military preparedness.

Crest

The colors red, black and green are associated with Southwest Asia and reflect the Battalion's campaigns in that area. The date palm is adapted from the flag of Saudi Arabia; the scimitars are crossed to denote strength and cooperation. The stylized sun represents excellence, while recalling the Finance Corps insignia of branch.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 29 October 1992.





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