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154TH QUARTERMASTER BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Celeste a chevron enhanced Gold (Buff) bearing two arrows chevronwise point to point Sable, in base a key fesswise ward to dexter Or superimposed by a keystone Gules fimbriated and charged with a garb of the fourth. Attached around bottom of the shield a black scroll inscribed "WE CAN AND WILL" in gold.

Symbolism
Gold (Buff) and light blue are the colors traditionally associated with Quartermaster battalions. The chevron symbolizes support and strength. The keystone represents Pennsylvania, home state of the unit. Red is emblematic of action and valor. The key is adapted from the Quartermaster insignia of branch and recalls the Quartermaster's Corps' control and distribution of vital military supplies. The arrows, also adapted from the insignia of branch, symbolize combat readiness.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 7 Feb 2000.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Celeste a chevron enhanced Buff bearing two arrows chevronwise point to point Sable, in base a key fesswise ward to dexter Or superimposed by a keystone Gules fimbriated and charged with a garb of the fourth.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Celeste, a lion rampant guardant Proper, holding in dexter paw a naked scimitar Argent hilted Or and in sinister an escutcheon Argent on a fess Sable three plates.

Motto

WE CAN AND WILL.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and light blue are the colors traditionally associated with Quartermaster battalions. The chevron symbolizes support and strength. The keystone represents Pennsylvania, home state of the unit. Red is emblematic of action and valor. The key is adapted from the Quartermaster insignia of branch and recalls the Quartermaster's Corps' control and distribution of vital military supplies. The arrows, also adapted from the insignia of branch, symbolize combat readiness.

Crest

The crest is that of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved 7 Feb 2000.





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