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SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 4TH BRIGADE, 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: "Azure, an isosceles triangle Gules capped Argent, surmounted by a lightning flash Tenn and a pickaxe saltirewise Sable, handle detailed Or, all fimbriated of the like, overall a dagger palewise blade and hand guard of the third, gripped Vert, detailed of the sixth; a canton of the seventh, edged and charged with a fleur-de-lis all within a bordure Gold." Attached below the device an Ultramarine Blue motto scroll inscribed in Gold letters, "STEADFAST ABOVE ALL."

Symbolism
The triangle, suggesting a mountain, represents Infantry and the Engineers' branch. The lightning flash refers to Signal, the dagger recalls association with Military Intelligence. The Engineers' branch is again represented by the pickaxe. Blue refers to the 10th Mountain Division, orange represents Signal. The canton in Military Police green is charged with a gold fleur-de-lis, for Louisiana. Scarlet also denotes courage and sacrifice, gold signifies honor and excellence.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 4 March 2005.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure an isosceles triangle Gules capped Argent, surmounted by a lightning flash Tenn and a pickaxe saltirewise Sable, handle detailed Or, all fimbriated of the like, overall a dagger palewise blade and hand guard of the third, gripped Vert, detailed of the sixth; a canton of the seventh, edged and charged with a fleur-de-lis all within a bordure Gold.

Crest

None.

Motto

STEADFAST ABOVE ALL.

Symbolism

Shield

The 10th Mountain Division is represented by the scarlet and white triangle, which also refers to Engineers and Infantry. The Signal branch is symbolized by the lightning flash, which also denotes speedy response to mission requirements. The dagger is a reference to Military Intelligence, the pickaxe recalls Engineers. The green canton alludes to Military Police, the fleur-de-lis recalls association with Louisiana. The gold bordure signifies solidarity and cooperation. Scarlet, white and gold symbolize courage, integrity and excellence, respectively.

Crest

None.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 4 March 2004.





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