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228TH 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 consisting of a Gold torii gate surmounted by a hurt Celeste, engrailed of eight bearing an althea blossom of White and Gold details, all within an oval Brick Red scroll inscribed "WHERE OTHERS LEAVE OFF" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
Brick red and buff (gold) are colors traditionally associated with Supply and Transport, the original unit. The torii gate represents the Korean War and the Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded the former unit. The althea blossom, from the flag of the President of Korea, symbolizes the two Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations awarded to that unit. The eight points allude to the former Battalion's eight campaign honors.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 228th Supply and Transport Battalion on 5 April 1968. It was redesignated on 27 March 1992, with the description and symbolism revised for the 228th Support Battalion, Pennsylvania Army National Guard.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess dovetailed on one Gules (Brick Red) and Or, a torii gate counterchanged, in base on a hurt Celeste engrailed of eight an althea blossom Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors, Or and Gules, a lion rampant guardant Proper, holding in dexter paw a naked scimitar Argent hilted Or and in sinister an escutcheon Argent on a fess Sable three plates.

Motto

WHERE OTHERS LEAVE OFF.

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and buff (gold) are colors traditionally associated with Supply and Transport, the original unit. The dovetail suggests the keystone symbol of the state and alludes to coordinated support, the unit's mission. The torii gate represents the Korean War and the Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded the former unit, with the partition of the shield referring to the 38th Parallel. The althea blossom, taken from the flag of the President of Korea, symbolizes the two Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations and the eight battle honors awarded the former unit for the Korean War.

Crest

The crest is that of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 228th Supply and Transport Battalion on 1 November 1967. It was redesignated on 27 March 1992 for the 228th Support Battalion, with blazon and symbolized revised.





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