153D 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: Silver Gray, a wreath of laurel Vert superimposed by a quill palewise enfiled by a lozenge Or voided. Attached below the shield a Black scroll doubled and inscribed "WE PAY THE BEST" in Gold.

Symbolism
Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Finance Corps. Gold signifies excellence; the laurel is symbolic of high ideals and achievement. The lozenge is adapted from the Finance Corps insignia of branch, and the quill alludes to the unit's mission and functions.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 May 1994.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Silver Gray, a wreath of laurel Vert superimposed by a quill palewise enfiled by a lozenge Or voided.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Florida Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Silver Gray an alligator statant Proper.

Motto

WE PAY THE BEST.

Symbolism

Shield

Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Finance Corps. Gold signifies excellence; the laurel is symbolic of high ideals and achievement. The lozenge is adapted from the Finance Corps insignia of branch, and the quill alludes to the unit's mission and functions.

Crest

The crest is that of the Florida Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 16 May 1994.





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