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SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, EIGHTH ARMY
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: "Or, an antique sword palewise point down, the blade of the field, detailed Sable, the grip Azure (Teal Blue), pommel and hand-guard of the first, surmounted by an octagonal Taeguk Proper between two trigrams, to dexter side a Gon, to insister a Geon of the second; on a chief Azure (Teal Blue) three mullets fesswise Or." Attached below a Black motto scroll with rolled ends doubled Gold and inscribed "HONOR DEFEND UNITE" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
Korea is represented by the Taeguk, its eight sides signify Eighth Army heritage. The antique sword symbolizes defense of freedom and demonstrate readiness. The three stars recall the three years of war during which the United States was engaged in the Korean Conflict. The trigrams in base, derived from the flag of South Korea, represent the attributes of West and Earth "Gon" in Korean on the west side and East and Heaven "Geon" in Korean on the east side. They refer again to the years of United States participation, the balance of forces maintaining armistice, and emphasize the three goals of the unit reflected in their motto. Silver (Argent) denotes integrity and high ideals, black symbolizes solidarity and strength of purpose.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 11 June 2008.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Argent, an antique sword palewise point down, blade of the first, grip Azure (Teal Blue), pommel and hand-guard Or, surmounted by an octagonal Taeguk Proper between two Korean trigrams, to dexter side a Gon, to sinister side a Geon Sable; on a chief Azure (Teal Blue) three mullets fesswise of the first.

Crest

On a wreath Argent and Azure (Teal Blue) a stylized wreath of laurel Or surmounted by a coiled Korean dragon Gules.

Motto

HONOR DEFEND UNITE.

Symbolism

Shield

Korea is represented by the Taeguk, its eight sides signify Eighth Army heritage. The antique sword symbolizes defense of freedom and demonstrate readiness. The three stars recall the three years of war during which the United States was engaged in the Korean Conflict. The trigrams in base, derived from the flag of South Korea, represent the attributes of West and Earth "Gon" in Korean on the west side and East and Heaven "Geon" in Korean on the east side. They refer again to the years of United States participation, the balance of forces maintaining armistice, and emphasize the three goals of the unit reflected in their motto. Silver (Argent) denotes integrity and high ideals, black symbolizes solidarity and strength of purpose.

Crest

The dragon, derived from the Korean Defense Service Medal, recalls the Battalion's participation in the conflict; the golden wreath denotes honor and achievement.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 11 June 2008.





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