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785TH MILITARY POLICE 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 overall, consisting of a gold demi-battle-axe with two black blades superimposed by two diagonally crossed gold swords, overall in base two wavy green scrolls, one above the other with the top scroll inscribed "SAFEGUARD" and the bottom scroll inscribed "AND SECURE" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Green and yellow (gold) are the colors traditionally associated with the Military Police Corps. The battle-axe is a symbol of authority and emphasizes the mission of the Battalion in both peace and war. The swords represent military readiness and commemorate the unit's two campaigns in World War II. Black denotes determination and dependability; gold is for honor and excellence.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 2 July 1992.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Vert, a double-headed battle-axe Or blades Sable fimbriated of the second, surmounted by two swords saltirewise of the like.

Crest

That for regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors, Or and Vert, 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

SAFEGUARD AND SECURE.

Symbolism

Shield

Green and yellow (gold) are the colors traditionally associated with the Military Police Corps. The battle-axe is a symbol of authority and emphasizes the mission of the Battalion in both peace and war. The swords represent military readiness and commemorate the unit's two campaigns in World War II. Black denotes determination and dependability; gold is for honor and excellence.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 27 July 1992.





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