SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 1ST ARMORED DIVISION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Per pale and per fess embattled Or and Vert in chief a lion passant counterchanged of the field, in dexter base a quill bendwise, in sinister base a serrated tank wheel counterchanged. Attached below and around the sides of the device a Teal Blue scroll inscribed "MAKE IT MATTER" in Gold letters.
The colors gold and green symbolize the Battalion's association with Armor. The embattled division of the shield recalls campaign participation in Europe during World War II. The tank wheel in base refers to the unit's mission as a Tank Division. The unit's previous designation as both an Administration and Adjutant General Company is recalled by the quill. The lion passant further recalls European service during World War II and is a symbol of courage and strength. Gold also denotes excellence. The teal blue motto scroll refers to the unit as being Branch Immaterial.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 9 November 2007.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Per pale and per fess embattled Or and Vert in chief a lion passant armed and langued Gules counterchanged of the field, in dexter base a quill bendwise, in sinister base a serrated tank wheel counterchanged.
Crest
On a wreath Or and Vert, issuing from a mural crown of the first a gauntleted fist Gris grasping a short sword Proper.
Motto
MAKE IT MATTER.
Shield
The colors gold and green symbolize the Battalion's association with Armor. The embattled division of the shield recalls campaign participation in Europe during World War II. The tank wheel in base refers to the unit's mission as a Tank Division. The unit's previous designation as both an Administration and Adjutant General Company is recalled by the quill. The lion passant further recalls European service during World War II and is a symbol of courage and strength. Gold also denotes excellence.
Crest
World War II service in the Rhineland is signified by the mural crown. The gauntlet and upraised sword symbolize unit forces attacking and vanquishing Nazism in World War II Germany.
The coat of arms was approved on 9 November 2007.