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138TH 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: Argent, a compass rose Azure charged with a bezant, a bordure Gules. Enclosing the device at sides and below a tripartite blue scroll doubled and inscribed "SUPPORT ANYWHERE ANYTIME" in Silver.

Symbolism
The worldwide scope and range of activities of the unit's mission are represented by the compass rose. The bezant symbolizes fiscal responsibility. The bordure denotes the comprehensive breadth of duties included in the finance mission. Silver and yellow refer to the branch colors; red stands for courage and sacrifice, blue for integrity.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 March 1994.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Argent, a compass rose Azure charged with a bezant, a bordure Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Indiana Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure, a demi-lion rampant Argent holding in dexter paw a laurel branch Vert.

Motto

SUPPORT ANYWHERE ANYTIME.

Symbolism

Shield

The worldwide scope and range of activities of the unit's mission are represented by the compass rose. The bezant symbolizes fiscal responsibility. The bordure denotes the comprehensive breadth of duties included in the finance mission. Silver and yellow refer to the branch colors; red stands for courage and sacrifice, blue for integrity.

Crest

The crest is that of the Indiana Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 30 March 1994.





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