642D MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess Sable and checky Azure (Oriental Blue) and Argent a helmeted Greek warrior couped affront Argent and Sable. Attached below the shield a Red scroll doubled and inscribed "EYES OF THE WARRIOR" in Silver.
Oriental blue and silver gray (silver) are the colors traditionally used by the Military Intelligence branch. The checky field refers again to the branch, symbolizing the mission of the intelligence maneuvers and activities. The motto is emphasized by the head of the warrior with helmet raised from the face to denote clarity of vision and heightened perception. Black signifies resolve and strength of purpose, white integrity.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 1 September 1996.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Per fess Sable and checky Azure (Oriental Blue) and Argent a helmeted Greek warrior couped affront Argent and Sable.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New York Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Sable, the full rigged ship "Half Moon" all Proper.
Motto
EYES OF THE WARRIOR.
Shield
Oriental blue and silver gray (silver) are the colors traditionally used by the Military Intelligence branch. The checky field refers again to the branch, symbolizing the mission of the intelligence maneuvers and activities. The motto is emphasized by the head of the warrior with helmet raised from the face to denote clarity of vision and heightened perception. Black signifies resolve and strength of purpose, white integrity.
Crest
The crest is that of the New York Army National Guard.
The coat of arms was approved effective 1 September 1996.