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39TH FINANCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, on a pale Sable fimbriated Or three lozenges with axis horizontal of the like. Attached below and along two sides of the shield a Black scroll inscribed "DIAMOND DEDICATION" in Gold.

Symbolism
The Finance branch is represented by the lozenges. The lozenges refer also to the unit's motto, "Diamond Dedication," and recall the three World War II campaigns in which the unit participated. Scarlet denotes courage and sacrifice. The black pale signifies solidity and responsibility. Gold (yellow) denotes the primary finance mission of the battalion. All three colors reflect the unit's historic ties to the Federal Republic of Germany. Gold (yellow) stands for excellence.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 26 April 1994.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, on a pale Sable fimbriated Or three lozenges with axis horizontal of the like.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Gules a hand Proper holding a quill tierced per pale Azure, Argent and Gules.

Motto

DIAMOND DEDICATION.

Symbolism

Shield

The Finance branch is represented by the lozenges. The lozenges refer also to the unit's motto, "Diamond Dedication," and recall the World War II campaigns in which the unit participated. Scarlet denotes courage and sacrifice. The black pale signifies solidity and responsibility. Gold (yellow) denotes the primary finance mission of the battalion. All three colors reflect the unit's historic ties to the Federal Republic of Germany. Gold (yellow) stands for excellence.

Crest

The upraised hand signifies integrity and accountability. It holds a writing quill, symbolizing the unit's commitment to responsible administration of the finance mission. The three colors of the quill represent the United States and refer also to the unit's three European campaigns of World War II.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 26 April 1994.





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