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395TH 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: Per chevron debased dancetty of three Argent (Silver Gray) and Or, a rondel counterchanged bearing a bee in flight Sable garnished of the second; a point pointed counterchanged. Attached below the shield a black scroll doubled and inscribed "PAY WITH PRIDE" in gold.

Symbolism
Silver gray and golden yellow (gold) are the colors traditionally used by Finance units. Black is for strength, constancy, solidity, and stability. Gold symbolizes excellence, high ideals, and achievement. The four mountain peaks represent the unit's four campaigns during World War II. The mountains allude to the Rocky Mountains, location of the unit, and denote fortitude and steadfastness. The bee, signifying industry, is a symbol of Utah. The gold disc alludes to monetary exchange and the organization's mission.

Background
The insignia was authorized on 16 July 1996. It was cancelled effective 16 September 2008.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron debased dancetty of three Argent (Silver Gray) and Or, a roundel countercharged bearing a bee in flight Sable garnished of the second; a point pointed counterchanged.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent (Silver Gray) and Or, the Lexington Minute Man Proper.

Motto

PAY WITH PRIDE.

Symbolism

Shield

Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by Finance units. Black is for strength, constancy, solidity, and stability. Gold symbolizes excellence, high ideals, and achievement. The four mountain peaks represent the unit's four campaigns during World War II. The mountains allude to the Rocky Mountains, location of the unit, and denote fortitude and steadfastness. The bee, signifying industry, is a symbol of Utah. The gold disc alludes to monetary exchange and the organization's mission.

Crest

The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 16 July 1996. It was cancelled effective 16 September 2008.





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