324TH REPLACEMENT 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 scarlet chevron bearing two gold ermine spots in base and surmounted throughout by a white heraldic turnstile, the tripod of the turnstile coinciding with the base of the chevron, all below a dark blue scroll, arched from sides and inscribed "ROUND THE CLOCK: in gold letters.

Symbolism
Dark blue and scarlet are colors traditionally associated with the Adjutant General's Corps. The chevron and ermine spots, suggested by the Arms of the City of Lichfield, England, refer to the unit's place of activation and the number of ermine spots allude to that time, during World War II. The chevron is indicative of leadership and determination and symbolizes the overall mission of the unit. The turnstile, a systematic gate, refers to all supervised and controlled processes involving the unit's capabilities.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 324th Replacement Battalion on 11 June 1971. It was redesignated for the 324th Personnel and Administration Battalion on 20 April 1972. The insignia was redesignated for the 324th Replacement Battalion, with description and symbolism revised, on 27 April 1992.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a turnstile Argent, on a chief of the last a chevron Gules charged with two ermine spots Or.

Crest

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

ROUND THE CLOCK.

Symbolism

Shield

Dark blue and scarlet are colors traditionally associated with the Adjutant General's Corps. The chevron and ermine spots, suggested by the Arms of the City of Lichfield, England, refer to the unit's place of activation and the number of ermine spots allude to that time, during World War II. The chevron is indicative of leadership and determination and symbolizes the overall mission of the unit. The turnstile, a systematic gate, refers to all supervised and controlled processes involving the unit's capabilities.

Crest

That crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 September 1996.





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