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84TH ORDNANCE 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 black key with bow in base simulating a grenade and the stem emitting at the top a five-tongued crimson flame all in front of and extending over a crimson equilateral triangle apex upward and encircled by a black scroll inscribed "PREPARED ANYTIME" in yellow letters.

Symbolism
Crimson and yellow are the colors used for Ordnance. The Battalion's five European World War II campaign awards are commemorated by the five-tongued flame. The award for Army of Occupation of Germany is represented by the black key. The key also refers to the unit's historic descent from the 84th Quartermaster Battalion. The grenade and flames allude to the organization's command and supervision over ammunition units and control of explosive items. The triangle signifies the support capabilities.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 31 March 1967.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron enhanced Or and Gules (Crimson), in chief flames radiating from fess point Gules, overall the silhouette of a key ward up issuing from a grenade Sable fimbriated of the first.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Gules (Crimson) between two laurel branches five demi-spears radiating from base Proper supporting a shield Or charged with a fleur-de-lis Sable; a bordure embattled Gules, between each merlon a pellet.

Motto

PREPARED ANYTIME.

Symbolism

Shield

Crimson and yellow are the colors traditionally used for Ordnance. The Battalion's five European World War II campaign awards are commemorated by the five-tongued flame. The award for Army of Occupation of Germany is represented by the black key. The key also refers to the unit's historic descent from the 84th Quartermaster Battalion. The grenade and flames allude to the organization's command and supervision over ammunition units and control of explosive items. The chevron configuration signifies the support capabilities.

Crest

The spears commemorate the five campaign participation credits awarded the unit for Central Europe in World War II. The embattlements, symbol of defense and strength and the fleur-de-lis refer to France and Northern Europe Areas of Operation of World War II. The pellets and the black, spiky fleur-de-lis allude to munitions. The shield represents protection and defense. The colors, yellow, green, and red highlight the Army Superior Unit Award the organization earned in 1990-1991. Laurel symbolizes high achievement and a job well done.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 26 April 2007.





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