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147TH PERSONNEL SERVICES 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: Gules, a bar Or, overall two swords saltirewise points up, hilts of the like and blades Argent, surmounted by a compass rose with the four cardinal points Azure (Dark Blue); all between a fess of chain in chief and base of the second. Attached around the bottom and sides of the shield is a Dark Blue scroll inscribed "GARDIENS DU NORD" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
Dark blue and scarlet are the colors associated with the Army Adjutant General's Corps. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement. The gold bar highlights excellence and military honor; Ready to Serve. The swords signify teamwork and the unit's military mission. The compass rose is for Minnesota being known as the North Star State. The compass rose also stands for guidance and the fact that every soldier, every day is touched by the Personnel Services Battalion by name or by being provided for with essential personnel services. The chain links, suggestive of the chain mail of ancient body armor, represent defense, unity, and strength. The motto translates to "Guardians of the North."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 13 February 2007.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, a bar Or, overall two swords saltirewise points up, hilts of the like and blades Argent, surmounted by a compass rose with the four cardinal points Azure (Dark Blue); all between a fess of chain in chief and base of the second.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Minnesota Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, a sheaf of wheat Proper.

Motto

GARDIENS DU NORD (Guardians of the North).

Symbolism

Shield

Dark blue and scarlet are the colors associated with the Army Adjutant General's Corps. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement. The gold bar highlights excellence and military honor; Ready to Serve. The swords signify teamwork and the unit's military mission. The compass rose is for Minnesota being known as the North Star State. The compass rose also stands for guidance and the fact that every soldier, every day is touched by the Personnel Services Battalion by name or by being provided for with essential personnel services. The chain links, suggestive of the chain mail of ancient body armor, represent defense, unity, and strength.

Crest

The crest is that of the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 13 February 2007.





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