SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 2D BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 28TH INFANTRY DIVISION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Azure (Teal Blue), a lightning bolt Or and a key wards up Argent (Silver Gray) saltirewise, issuant from base a demi-tower Gules fimbriated and windows of the third, on a chief Celeste (Bluebird) an alligator statant of the third superimposed by a keystone of the fourth charged with a pheon and fimbriated of the third; all within a bordure of the last. Attached across the bottom of the shield is a Teal Blue scroll doubled and inscribed "FERREUS ARMATURA" in Silver.
The primary mission of the Brigade is in support of the Infantry and is represented by the light blue of the chief. The alligator refers to the unit's lineage to the 103d Armor that the Special Troops Battalion was formed from. The red keystone is adapted from the 28th Infantry Division and expresses the strength, determination, and skills of the Battalion. The pheon signifies military readiness. Teal blue is the branch immaterial color. The lightning bolt symbolizes the communications mission of the Signal Company. The silver skeleton key represents the knowledge provided by the Military Intelligence Company. The tower is from the Engineer's castle and is indicative of defense and the mobility and counter-mobility provided by the Engineer Company. The border stands for the unit and teamwork of the different companies and their missions that make up the Special Troops Battalion. The gray metal-like color of the border alludes to iron and recalls the unit's motto "FERREUS ARMATURA" which translates to "Iron Soldiers."
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 15 November 2007.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Azure (Teal Blue), a lightning bolt Or and a key wards up Argent (Silver Gray) saltirewise, issuant from base a demi-tower Gules fimbriated and windows of the third, on a chief Celeste (Bluebird) an alligator statant of the third superimposed by a keystone of the fourth charged with a pheon and fimbriated of the third; all within a bordure of the last.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure (Teal Blue), a lion rampant guardant Proper, holding in dexter paw a naked scimitar Argent hilted Or and in sinister an escutcheon Argent on a fess Sable three plates.
Motto
FERREUS ARMATURA (Iron Soldiers).
Shield
The primary mission of the Brigade is in support of the Infantry and is represented by the light blue of the chief. The alligator refers to the unit's lineage to the 103d Armor that the Special Troops Battalion was formed from. The red keystone is adapted from the 28th Infantry Division and expresses the strength, determination, and skills of the Battalion. The pheon signifies military readiness. Teal blue is the branch immaterial color. The lightning bolt symbolizes the communications mission of the Signal Company. The silver skeleton key represents the knowledge provided by the Military Intelligence Company. The tower is from the Engineer's castle and is indicative of defense and the mobility and counter-mobility provided by the Engineer Company. The border stands for the unit and teamwork of the different companies and their missions that make up the Special Troops Battalion. The gray metal-like color of the border alludes to iron and recalls the unit's motto "FERREUS ARMATURA" (Iron Soldiers).
Crest
The crest is that of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
The coat of arms was approved on 15 November 2007.