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746TH MAINTENANCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess Gules (Crimson) and Or, in chief on and over a lance rest two lances saltirewise all Proper. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "PALPITANTES PROELII" in Black letters.

Symbolism
The colors crimson and yellow refer to the unit's original activation and service as an Ordnance-Maintenance organization. The lances and lance rest symbolizes support of combat arms, and also allude to the home station of Lansing, Michigan.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 746th Ordnance Battalion on 20 Nov 1956. It was redesignated for the 107th Maintenance Battalion on 7 Aug 1964. On 5 Jun 1972 the insignia was redesignated for the 107th Supply and Service Battalion. The distinctive unit insignia was redesignated for the 746th Maintenance Battalion on 27 Apr 1977. On 26 Mar 2001 the insignia was amended to update the description.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess Gules (Crimson) and Or, in chief on and over a lance rest two lances saltirewise all Proper.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Michigan Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, a griffin segreant Or.

Motto

PALPITANTES PROELII (Heartbeat of Combat)

Symbolism

Shield

The colors crimson and yellow refer to the unit's original activation and service as an Ordnance-Maintenance organization. The lances and lance rest symbolize support of combat arms, and also to the home station of Lansing, Michigan.

Crest

The crest is that of the Michigan Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved on 20 Nov 1956. It was redesignated for the 107th Maintenance Battalion on 7 Aug 1964. On 5 Jun 1972 the coat of arms was cancelled. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated with symbolism updated for the 746th Maintenance Battalion.





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