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24TH FINANCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Sable, a pale Or, overall on a lozenge with axis fesswise Argent a taro plant Vert. Attached at the sides and below the shield a Green scroll doubled and inscribed "VICTORY PAYMASTERS" in Silver.

Symbolism
Golden yellow/gold stands for excellence; black symbolizes strength and resolve and alludes to financial security. The lozenge simulates the Finance Corps insignia of branch; it is white suggesting integrity. The pale represents continuity and dependability. Association with the 24th Infantry Division is implied by the taro plant, a leaf of which is used as the Division shoulder sleeve insignia.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 21 April 1993.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Sable, a pale Or, overall on a lozenge with axis fesswise Argent a taro plant Vert.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Sable, a stylized demi-sun in splendor Or superimposed by two scimitars saltirewise point down Sable.

Motto

VICTORY PAYMASTERS.

Symbolism

Shield

Golden yellow/gold stands for excellence; black symbolizes strength and resolve and alludes to financial security. The lozenge simulates the Finance Corps insignia of branch; it is white suggesting integrity. The pale represents continuity and dependability. Association with the 24th Infantry Division is implied by the taro plant, a leaf of which is used as the Division shoulder sleeve insignia.

Crest

The demi-sun stands for victory and the Defense of Freedom in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and recalls desert battle conditions. The scimitars signify Gulf War conflict and represent Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 21 April 1993.





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