741ST 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 chevron Gules (Crimson) and Or, in chief a gear wheel and a stylized shell fesswise of the last and in base a wreath of palm Proper. Attached at the sides and below the shield a Red scroll inscribed "CUPIDUS ET PARATUS" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
The colors crimson and yellow are for the Ordnance Corps. The gears indicate the general mechanical mission of the unit and the shell symbolizes the general supply mission. The point represents Mount Rainier and the general geographical location. The palm wreath is for combat service in the pacific in World War II.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 741st Ordnance Battalion on 19 November 1956. It was rescinded on 21 March 1975. The insignia was reinstated for the 741st Ordnance Battalion with description updated on 19 March 2002.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron Gules (Crimson) and Or, in chief a gear wheel and a stylized shell fesswise of the last and in base a wreath of palm Proper.

Crest

That for the regiments of the Washington National Guard: On a wreath Or and Gules a raven with wings endorsed issuing out of a ducal coronet all Proper.

Motto

CUPIDUS ET PARATUS (Eager and Ready).

Symbolism

Shield

The colors crimson and yellow are for the Ordnance Corps. The gears indicate the general mechanical mission of the unit and the shell symbolizes the general supply mission. The point represents Mount Rainier and the general geographical location. The palm wreath is for combat service in the Pacific in World War II.

Crest

The crest is that of the Washington Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 741st Ordnance Battalion on 19 November 1956. It was rescinded on 21 March 1975. The coat of arms was reinstated for the 741st Ordnance Battalion on 19 March 2002.





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