SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 33D INFANTRY BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Gules, three piles Or surmounted in chief by three mullets, the center mullet between two smaller Azure. Attached below a Light Blue motto scroll inscribed "FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY" in Gold letters between two stylized Gold cannon shells.
The three gold piles charged with three light blue mullets allude to Infantry and are a canting reference to the designation of the Brigade Combat Team. The scarlet shield refers to the special missions of the Special Troops Battalion and denotes courage and sacrifices made for love of country. The stars also signify the three special mission elements: to prepare subordinate units for their missions, ensure their force protection, and to provide administrative and sustainment support. Gold also denotes excellence. The two cannon shells represent armaments deployed against an enemy by troops in the field.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 1 June 2007.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Gules, three piles Or surmounted in chief by three mullets, the center mullet between two smaller Azure.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Illinois Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules upon a grassy field the Block House of old Fort Dearborn Proper.
Motto
FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY.
Shield
The three gold piles charged with three light blue mullets allude to Infantry and are a canting reference to the designation of the Brigade Combat Team. The scarlet shield refers to the special missions of the Special Troops Battalion and denotes courage and sacrifices made for love of country. The stars also signify the three special mission elements: to prepare subordinate units for their missions, ensure their force protection, and to provide administrative and sustainment support. Gold also denotes excellence.
Crest
The crest is that of the Illinois Army National Guard.
The coat of arms was approved on 1 June 2007.