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130TH FINANCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or (Golden Yellow), a mascle Sable charged with six plates, overall a quill pen Argent; all enclosed at bottom by a black scroll inscribed "TARHEEL PAYMASTERS", the nickname for North Carolina. The plates symbolize currency. The quill pen denotes signing of payroll and other documents; thus highlighting the mission of the battalion.

Symbolism
Golden yellow and silver gray are the colors traditionally used by Finance units. The diamond is adapted from the Finance Corps insignia of branch. Black symbolizes "Tarheel State", the nickname from North Carolina. The plates symbolize currency. The quill pen denotes signing of payroll and other documents; thus highlighting the mission of the battalion.

Background
This distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 Sep 1999.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or (Golden Yellow), a mascle Sable charged with six plates, overall a quill Argent (Silver Gray).

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the North Carolina Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable, a hornets nest hanging from a bough beset with thirteen hornets all Proper.

Motto

TARHEEL PAYMASTERS.

Symbolism

Shield

Golden yellow and silver gray are the colors traditionally used by Finance units. The diamond is adapted from the Finance Corps insignia of branch. Black symbolizes "Tarheel State", the nickname for North Carolina. The plates symbolize currency. The quill pen denotes signing of payroll and other documents; thus highlighting the mission of the battalion.

Crest

The crest is that of the North Carolina National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved in 15 Sep 1999.





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