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262D 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 width overall consisting of a black enamel liquid globule between two red enamel electric flashes in front of a Quartermaster wheel (blue enamel with thirteen gold stars and thirteen gold spokes) all beneath an arched blue enamel scroll bearing the inscription "LIFE LINE TO VICTORY" in gold letters.

Symbolism
The black globule symbolizes "Petroleum," and alludes to the organization's mission to provide storage, distribution and quality surveillance of petroleum to supported units. The Quartermaster wheel with its thirteen (13) stars and spokes are symbolic of the battalion's Quartermaster heritage and also depicts the transportation (movements of packaged and bulk petroleum) mission of the battalion. The two red flashes refer to the Battalion's service in World War II in France and Germany.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 Feb 1967.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Buff, on a mount Vert two lightning flashes chevronwise reversed Gules fimbriated Or, supporting a wheel Red (Brick Red) hubbed and rimmed of the fourth charged with an annulet of thirteen mullets of the last, overall a goutte-de-poix.

Motto

LIFE LINE TO VICTORY.

Symbolism
The goutte-de-poix symbolizes petroleum and alludes to the organization's mission to provide storage, distribution, and quality surveillance of petroleum to supported units. The Quartermaster wheel, with its thirteen (13) stars and spokes, is symbolic of the battalion's Quartermaster heritage and also depicts the transportation (movements of packaged and bulk petroleum) mission of the battalion. The two red flashes refer to the battalion's service in World War II in France and Germany.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 22 Apr 1996.





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