SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION 3RD BRIGADE, 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: "Argent, issuing from a point embattled in base Sanguine, a phoenix wings displayed Sable enflamed Tenn; a chief concave Azure (Oriental Blue)." Attached below the device a tripartite Silver motto scroll inscribed "SUBPONA PER INCENDIA" in Oriental Blue letters.
The phoenix symbolizes the survival and development of the Third Special Troops Battalion and the special skills gained from combat, to give the battalion fighting capabilities forged in the fires of war. The embattled base of the shield represents security and acting from a position of strength. Black denotes power and solidarity, oriental blue refers to Military Intelligence; dark red for sacrifice and orange signifies courage and represents the Signal Corps.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 2 March 2005.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Argent (Silver Gray), issuing from a point embattled in base Sanguine, a phoenix wings displayed Sable enflamed Tenn; a chief arched Azure (Oriental Blue).
Crest
None.
Motto
SUBPONA PER INCENDIA (Forged By Fire).
Shield
The phoenix symbolizes the survival and development of the Third Special Troops Battalion and the special skills gained from combat, to give the battalion fighting capabilities forged in the fires of war. The embattled base of the shield represents security and acting from a position of strength. Black denotes power and solidarity, oriental blue refers to Military Intelligence; dark red for courage and orange signifies sacrifice, as well as representing the Signal Corps.
Crest
None.
The coat of arms was approved on 2 March 2005.