SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 53D INFANTRY BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Per pale Azure (Oriental Blue) and Tenn, on a pile reversed Argent (Silver Gray) between three pellets, a morion Sable embellished of the third, in dexter chief a key ward out to chief bend sinisterwise Or and in sinister chief a lightning bolt bendwise Argent; issuant from base a castle wall embattled Gules masoned of the third. Attached around the bottom of the shield is a Black scroll doubled and inscribed with "STRENGTH IN ACTION" in Silver.

Symbolism
The blue, orange, and red represent Military Intelligence, Signal, and Engineer Corps respectively. The lightning bolt refers to the Signal Corps, communications, and quick response. The key is adapted from the Military Intelligence regimental insignia. The embattled castle wall is for the Engineer Corps. The triangular shape alludes to the isosceles triangle, strongest structure known. The morion, a crested metal helmet worn by the Spanish soldiers of the 16th and 17th centuries, highlights Florida's exploration history. The three pellets surrounding the helmet bring to mind cannon balls and symbolize defense, combat readiness, and the teamwork of the Special Troops Battalion.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 17 September 2007.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per pale Azure (Oriental Blue) and Tenn, on a pile reversed Argent (Silver Gray) between three pellets, a morion Sable embellished of the third, in dexter chief a key ward out to chief bend sinisterwise Or and in sinister chief a lightning bolt bendwise Argent; issuant from base a castle wall embattled Gules masoned of the third.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Florida Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure (Oriental Blue) an alligator statant Proper.

Motto

STRENGTH IN ACTION.

Symbolism

Shield

The blue, orange, and red represent Military Intelligence, Signal, and Engineer Corps respectively. The lightning bolt refers to the Signal Corps, communications, and quick response. The key is adapted from the Military Intelligence regimental insignia. The embattled castle wall is for the Engineer Corps. The triangular shape alludes to the isosceles triangle, strongest structure known. The morion, a crested metal helmet worn by the Spanish soldiers of the 16th and 17th centuries, highlights Florida's exploration history. The three pellets surrounding the helmet bring to mind cannon balls and symbolize defense, combat readiness, and the teamwork of the Special Troops Battalion.

Crest

The crest is that of the Florida Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 17 September 2007.





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