149TH PERSONNEL SERVICES BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A silver color metal and enamel device 1-1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per bend bevilled Azure (Dark Blue) and Gules a mace and a quill saltirewise Argent. Attached below the shield is a blue scroll inscribed "SUPPORTING THE SOLDIER" in silver.
Dark blue and scarlet are the colors traditionally used by Personnel Services. The mace denotes authority and refers to the State of Texas, its head being modeled after the San Jacinto Memorial star. The quill refers to the unit's mission to serve U.S. Army personnel and indicates administrative excellence. Speedy response to the needs of personnel is emphasized by the lightning flash configuration of the division of the field. Silver (white) denotes integrity. Blue, white and scarlet together represent the United States. White also indicates integrity.
The insignia was approved on 16 September 1997.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Per bend bevilled Azure (Dark Blue) and gules a mace and a quill saltirewise Argent.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Texas Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure (Dark Blue), a mullet Argent encircled by a garland of live oak and olive Proper.
Motto
SUPPORTING THE SOLDIER.
Dark blue and scarlet are the colors traditionally used by Personnel Services. The mace denotes authority and readiness. The mace-head is based on the single star sculpture of the San Jacinto Memorial and represents the State of Texas, home of the 149th. The quill signifies the mission of providing services to personnel of the U.S. Army and indicates administrative excellence. The division of the field, suggesting a lightning flash, symbolizes speedy response to personnel needs and mission requirements. Silver (white) denotes integrity and with scarlet and dark blue represents the United States.
The insignia was approved on 16 September 1997.