125TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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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: Buff, an annulet Azure fimbriated Or charged with five mullets of the like, overall a chevron Gules. Attached to sides of shield a Red scroll inscribed "BULLDOG" to the left and "SUPPORT" to the right in Gold letters.

Symbolism
Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with support units. The chevron represents support and alludes to the basic mission of the organization. The wheel refers to the historic quartermaster and transportation functions of the unit. The five stars represent campaign participation in Italy during World War II.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 January 1988.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Buff, an annulet Azure fimbriated Or charged with five mullets of the like, overall a chevron Gules.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors Or and Buff a mountain peak behind a wreath of laurel and oak Proper tied with a ribband Gules superimposed by a sword and key saltirewise point and wards to base Or, blade Argent.

Motto

BULLDOG SUPPORT.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with support units. The chevron represents support and alludes to the basic mission of the organization. The wheel refers to the historic quartermaster and transportation functions of the unit. The five stars represent campaign participation in Italy during World War II.

Crest

The wreath is adapted from the state device of Italy. The red ribbon alludes to the Battalion's Meritorious Unit Commendation while the mountain peak and wreath symbolize the location of its World War II campaigns. The sword and key, from the Quartermaster Corps device, refer to the wartime designation and mission of the unit.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 19 January 1988.





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