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356TH 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: Or, a chevron Celeste (Light Blue) three demi-arrows one palewise and two saltirewise Sable, overall a wreath of laurel Vert. Attached below the shield is a black scroll inscribed "SUPPORT TO SERVE" in gold.

Symbolism
Buff (gold) and light blue are the colors traditionally used by Quartermaster units. The chevron symbolizes support highlighting the mission of the unit. The three arrows denote the battalion's campaign during World War II. The laurel is for honor and achievement.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 19 Aug 1998.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Buff, a chevron Celeste (Light Blue) three demi-arrows one palewise and two salterwise Sable, overall a wreath of laurel Vert.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or and Celeste (Light Blue), 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

SUPPORT TO SERVE.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and light blue are the colors traditionally used by Quartermaster units. The chevron symbolizes support highlighting the mission of the unit. The three arrows denote the battalion's campaign during World War II. The laurel is for honor and achievement.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 19 Aug 1998.





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