187TH MEDICAL 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 consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron Argent and Sanguine, in chief a cross couped of the last and in base between a castle tower and fleur-de-lis Or, the rod of Aesculapius of the first. Attached below the shield a Maroon scroll doubled and inscribed "TRAIN TO SAVE" in Gold.

Symbolism
Maroon and white are the branch colors of the Medical Corps. The cross and the rod of Aesculapius are recognized as symbols of healing and medicine. The chevron division alludes to support--medical support and training. The castle tower and fleur-de-lis refer to the location of the unit's World War II campaigns in Central Europe.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 1 February 1988.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron Argent and Sanguine, in chief a cross couped of the last and in base between a tower and a fleur-de-lis Or the rod of Aesculapius of the first.

Crest

On a wreath of colors, Argent and Sanguine, a demilion Or armed and langued Gules gorged with a collar of the like edged of the first and grasping in the dexter paw three spears Proper.

Motto

TRAIN TO SAVE.

Symbolism

Shield

Maroon and white are the colors associated with the Medical Corps. Gold is symbolic of excellence. The cross and rod of Aesculapius are symbols of healing and medicine. The chevron alludes to support and reflects the unit's training and support mission. The castle tower and fleur-de-lis refer to the locations of the unit's World War II campaigns in Central Europe.

Crest

The lion, a symbol of courage and power, stands for the unit's service in World II. The three spears represent the unit's campaign credits for Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central Europe. The red collar symbolizes the Battalion's Meritorious Unit Commendation.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 1 February 1988.





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