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230TH 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: Sable, two swords points up saltirewise Argent enfiled by an annulet with center in the form of a lozenge axis horizontal Or. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "ALWAYS THERE AND READY" in Black.

Symbolism
Silver gray/silver and golden yellow/gold are the colors traditionally associated with the Finance Corps. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high achievement. Black represents solvency. The gold disc recalls monetary exchange and is pierced by a diamond alluding to the Finance insignia of branch and the unit's nickname. The two swords commemorate the unit's baptism of fire in World War II and service in Southwest Asia. The crossed swords also symbolize combat readiness and teamwork.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 3 November 1993.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Sable, two swords points up saltirewise Argent enfiled by an annulet with center in the form of a lozenge axis horizontal Or.

Crest

Rising from a wreath Argent and Sable a lion's head Or charged with a mullet of the first fimbriated Gules voided Vert, superimposed by a stylized wreath of two palm fronds of the last.

Motto

ALWAYS THERE AND READY.

Symbolism

Shield

Silver gray/silver and golden yellow/gold are the colors traditionally associated with the Finance Corps. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high achievement. Black represents solvency. The gold disc recalls monetary exchange and is pierced by a diamond alluding to the Finance insignia of branch and the unit's nickname. The two swords commemorate the unit's baptism of fire in World War II and service in Southwest Asia. The crossed swords also symbolize combat readiness and teamwork.

Crest

The lion symbolizes strength and courage. The unit's World War II service in Italy is commemorated by the five-pointed star in the Italian National colors. The two palm branches honor the organization's service in Southwest Asia and symbolize victory.

Background
The coat of arms was approved 3 November 1993.





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