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320TH 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 shield blazoned: Per pale Argent and Sable, a bombshell enflamed Proper and a lion rampant Or, on a pile reversed Gules (Crimson) two swords hilt to base saltirewise of the third, blades Argent. Attached below the shield a Black scroll inscribed "SUPPORT THE FIGHT" in Gold.

Symbolism
Crimson and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Ordnance Corps. The flaming bomb is adapted from the Ordnance branch insignia. Black and white symbolizes the night and day, around the clock ordnance mission of the battalion. The fleur-de-lis and lion commemorate the unit's campaign participation credits during World War II in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. The crossed swords represent military preparedness, cooperation and teamwork.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 18 July 2002.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per pale Argent and Sable, a bombshell enflamed Proper and a lion rampant Or, on a pile reversed Gules (Crimson) a fleur-de-lis between the tips of two swords hilts to base saltirewise of the third, blades Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent and Sable, 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

SUPPORT THE FIGHT.

Symbolism

Shield

Crimson and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Ordnance Corps. The flaming bomb is adapted from the Ordnance branch insignia. Black and white symbolizes the night and day, around the clock ordnance mission of the battalion. The fleur-de-lis and lion commemorate the unit's campaign participation credits during World War II in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. The crossed swords represent military preparedness, cooperation and teamwork.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 July 2002.





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