117TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: SHIELD: Per chevron Gules and Azure, in base a pale Argent charged with a sword erect Or, overall on a chevron enhanced of the third a chevronnel Gules (Soldier Red). CREST: On a wreath Argent and Gules, a lion's head erased of the first, charged on the neck with four fusils of the second. Attached below the device, a Blue scroll inscribed "SUSTINEO PORRO" in Gold.

Symbolism
The chevron denotes support; the pale signifies fortitude. The combination of the chevron and pale illustrate a broad arrow, suggesting movement and accuracy. The soldier red chevronnel emphasizes the logistical support - Transportation, Quartermaster, and Ordnance, administered by the Battalion. Blue implies dependability. The sword represents military readiness and the unit's combat service in the Global War on Terrorism. Red, white, and blue are the nation's colors. The motto translates to "Sustainers Forward."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 24 April 2009.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron Gules and Azure, in base a pale Argent charged with a sword erect Or, overall on a chevron enhanced of the third a chevronnel Gules (Soldier Red).

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New Jersey Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Gules, a lion's head erased Or collared four fusils of the second.

Motto

SUSTINEO PORRO (Sustainers Forward).

Symbolism

Shield

The chevron denotes support; the pale signifies fortitude. The combination of the chevron and pale illustrate a broad arrow, suggesting movement and accuracy. The soldier red chevronnel emphasizes the logistical support - Transportation, Quartermaster, and Ordnance, administered by the Battalion. Blue implies dependability. The sword represents military readiness and the unit's combat service in the Global War on Terrorism. Red, white, and blue are the nation's colors.

Crest

The crest is that of the New Jersey Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 24 April 2009.





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