29TH SIGNAL BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Sable, a bend Tenn fimbriated Argent between a telegraph pole and an X frame of the third. Attached below the shield an Orange motto scroll inscribed "CLEAR AND OPEN" in silver letters.

Symbolism
The insignia consists of the shield and motto of the coat of arms.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 26 Oct 1942.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Sable, a bend Tenn fimbriated Argent between a telegraph pole and an X frame of the third.

Crest

Upon a wreath Argent and Sable in front of two lightning flashes in saltire Tenn a fleur-de-lis Azure and centered overall a castle tower Or.

Motto

CLEAR AND OPEN

Symbolism

Shield

Orange and white are the colors for the Signal Corps. The pole and X frame symbolize the type of work done by the organization. The motto, "Clean and Open," is a standard telephone phrase indicating that a circuit has been satisfactorily constructed or repaired.

Crest

The unit's World War II service in five campaigns in France, Germany and Central Europe is represented by the fleur-de-lis and the castle tower. The signal flashes denote the unit's mission and with the tower allude to its original signal construction capability.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved 28 Oct 1942. It was amended to add a crest on 14 Nov 1983.





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