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49TH 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: Sable, a lozenge fesswise pierced with a mullet Or superimposed by a sword counterchanged, in base a wreath of laurel of the second. Attached below the shield a Silver Gray scroll inscribed "A TEXAS TRADITION" in Gold.

Symbolism
Silver gray and golden yellow/gold are the colors traditionally associated with the Finance Corps. The lozenge refers to the Finance Corps insignia of branch while the star, adapted from the Texas State flag, reflects the unit's home state and National Guard mission. The laurel wreath is for honor and achievement.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 21 March 1995.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Sable, a lozenge fesswise pierced with a mullet Or superimposed by a sword counterchanged, in base a wreath of laurel Vert.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Texas Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable, a mullet Argent encircled by a garland of live oak and olive Proper.

Motto

A TEXAS TRADITION.

Symbolism

Shield

The lozenge refers to the Finance Corps insignia of branch while the star, adapted from the Texas State flag, reflects the unit's home state and National Guard mission. The laurel wreath is for honor and achievement.

Crest

The crest is that of the Texas Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 21 March 1995.





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