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341ST MEDICAL BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a red cross bearing a silver wavy diagonal bar throughout upon a silver disc encircled by a maroon scroll, the ends arising from green laurel branches in base and inscribed "DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE" in silver letters.

Symbolism
Maroon and white (silver) are the colors traditionally associated with the Medical Corps. The red cross, a symbol of healing and care, is crossed diagonally by a wavy bar, a device adapted from the arms of the Rhineland provinces and used to show campaign participation in Germany during World War II. The laurel symbolizes excellence and reflects the unit's motto, "DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 341st Medical Group on 18 May 1982. It was redesignated with description and symbolism revised for the 341st Medical Battalion on 3 August 1994.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Argent, on a cross couped Gules and debruised by a bend wavy Sanguine counter charged of the field, two sprigs of laurel bendwise Vert all within a diminished border of the third.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent and Sanguine, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE.

Symbolism

Shield

Maroon and white are the colors associated with the Medical Corps. The red cross, a traditional symbol of care and healing, suggests the battalion's expertise in their mission function. The wavy bend, adapted from the Arms of the Rhineland provinces, denotes the unit's World War II German campaign participation. The laurel symbolizes excellence and reflects the battalion motto.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 3 August 1994.





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