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105TH 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 vertical silver torch with yellow flame crossed saltirewise by two green palmetto leaves their stems surmounted by a yellow crescent with horns up conjoining the lower edge of the leaves all on a dark blue area enclosed on wither side by an arched lightning flash divided lengthwise into silver and orange from the flame to the outer edge of an orange scroll passing over the torch in base and inscribed "UBIQUITOUS" in silver.

Symbolism
Orange and white are the colors used for Army Signal organizations, and the torch and palmetto leaves simulate the Corps insignia. The torch and lightning flashes symbolize leadership and the unit's mission and capabilities. The crescent and palmetto leaves refer to the emblems of South Carolina, the unit's home. The arched lightning flashes, flame and scroll parody the motto chosen by the organization.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 20 May 1980.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Tenn, a torch Argent enflamed Proper, surmounted by a pair of palmetto branches saltirewise Vert fimbriated of the second, overall a crescent Or environed by an annulet of lightning White.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalion of the South Carolina Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Tenn, upon a mount Vert a palmetto tree Proper charged with a crescent Argent.

Motto

UBIQUITOUS

Symbolism

Shield

Orange and white are the colors used for Army Signal organizations, and the torch and palmetto leaves simulate the Corps insignia. The torch and annulet of lightning symbolize leadership and the unit's mission and capabilities. The crescent and palmetto leaves refer to the emblem of South Carolina, the unit's home.

Crest

The crest is that of the South Carolina Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 6 Nov 1996.





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