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335TH REPLACEMENT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold wreath of laurel containing a gold star having in its center a blue disc charged with a gold fleur-de-lis; above the wreath a short gold scroll bearing five small red rectangles placed vertically and below the wreath a longer gold scroll inscribed with the words "SUPREME ACHIEVEMENT" in red letters.

Symbolism
Dark blue and scarlet are the colors of the Adjutant General's Corps under which the Replacement battalions operate. The star and the disc resemble a compass rose and allude to the unit's orientation function. The gold fleur-de-lis in the center denotes the battalion's World War II service in Northern France. The scroll above, simulating a computer punch tape, is a reference to the battalion's personnel processing functions. The wreath of laurel alludes to the unit's motto, "SUPREME ACHIEVEMENT."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 335th Replacement Battalion on 7 May 1968. It was redesignated for the 335th Personnel and Administration Battalion on 19 April 1972. The insignia was redesignated effective 16 September 1997 for the 335th Replacement Battalion.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess Azure and Gules a bar abased Argent billety of five Red, in chief a wreath of laurel debruised by a compass rose Or charged with a hurt bearing a fleur-de-lis of fourth.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or 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

SUPREME ACHIEVEMENT.

Symbolism

Shield

Dark blue and scarlet are the colors of the Adjutant General's Corps under which the Replacement battalions operate. The bar scattered with billets represents a computer punch tape and refers to the unit's personnel processing functions. The laurel wreath reflects the battalion motto, "SUPREME ACHIEVEMENT." It is combined with a compass rose to symbolize the unit's orientation of troops function. The gold fleur-de-lis signifies the battalions World War II service in northern France.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 335th Personnel and Administration Battalion on 3 September 1996. It was redesignated effective 16 September 1997 for the 335th Replacement Battalion.





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