67TH SIGNAL BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or on a pale Sable between two fleurs-de-lis Tenn a fire arrow of the first flammant Proper. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a tripartite scroll inscribed "RAPID" "FLEXIBLE" "RELIABLE" in Black letters.

Symbolism
Orange (Tenn) is the color used for Signal Battalions. The two fleurs-de-lis allude to the two battle honors the organization received in Central Europe and the Rhineland in World War II. The fire arrow simulates a flare and symbolizes the signal mission of the Battalion.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 October 1967.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or an a pale Sable between two fleurs-de-lis Tenn a fire arrow of the first flammant Proper.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Sable three spears radiating from base superimposed by a stylized sun burst of the first surmounted in base by a demi-castle wall embattled Argent (Silver Gray) issuing from a bar wavy Celeste (Bluebird) bearing a barrulet wavy of the third, overall a lion's head erased Gules.

Motto

RAPID, FLEXIBLE, RELIABLE.

Symbolism

Shield

Orange (Tenn) is the color used for Signal Battalions. The two fleurs-de-lis allude to the two battle honors the organization received in Central Europe and the Rhineland in World War II. The fire arrow simulates a flare and symbolizes the signal mission of the Battalion.

Crest

The lion, symbolic of courage and strength, is scarlet to commemorate the unit's Meritorious Unit Commendation for Southwest Asia. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high ideals. The three spears represent the campaign participation credits for Defense of Saudi Arabia, Liberation and Defense of Kuwait and Cease Fire. The sun, castle wall, and water recall the unit's World War II campaign credits and war service for Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Central Europe, and Rhineland.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 24 August 1967. It was amended to include a crest on 9 November 2007.





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