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158TH FINANCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Sable, a double warded key bow to base and a sword saltirewise Or superimposed by a lozenge fesswise Argent (Silver Gray); a chief per fess, battled embattled Celeste and Or, a bezant. Attached around the sides and bottom of the shield a Gray bipartite scroll inscribed "SIRVIENDO SOLDADOS" in gold.

Symbolism
Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Finance Corps; black represents solidity and solvency. The embattlement suggests the canyon terrain of Arizona, the unit's home state, nicknamed "Grand Canyon State." The gold disk, alluding to the sun, also recalls coinage, monetary exchange and finance. The crossed key and sword represent teamwork and cooperation; the key symbolizes control of funds and security and the sword is for military preparedness.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 3 Apr 2000.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Sable, a double warded key bow to base and a sword saltirewise Or superimposed by a lozenge fesswise Argent; a chief per fess, battled embattled Celeste and Or, a bezant.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Arizona Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable, a giant cactus Proper.

Motto

SIRVIENDO SOLDADOS (Serving Soldiers).

Symbolism

Shield

Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Finance Corps; black represents solidity and solvency. The embattlement suggests the canyon terrain of Arizona, the unit's home state, nicknamed "Grand Canyon State." The gold disk, alluding to the sun, also recalls coinage, monetary exchange and finance. The crossed key and sword represent teamwork and cooperation; the key symbolizes control of funds and security and the sword is for military preparedness.

Crest

The crest is that of the Arizona Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 3 Apr 2000.





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