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264TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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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, consisting of a scarlet chevron and a blue chevron (in reverse) interlaced above a silver scroll inscribed "SUPPORT FOR VICTORY" in blue letters, all in front of a silver wreath of two palm branches.

Symbolism
The Battalion's mission is represented by the chevron, which stands for support. The reversed chevron forms a "V," representing "Victory," and the two conjoined chevrons signify "Support For Victory." The palm refers to the former unit's service in the Pacific area during the Vietnam Conflict.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 264th Supply and Support Battalion on 3 April 1967. It was redesignated for the 264th Support Battalion with description and symbolism revised effective 1 September 1993.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a wreath Or debruised by a fess of the like charged with a chevron Gules braced with a chevron reversed of the first.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Azure, a mill rind Gules superimposed by a laurel wreath Proper and flanked by two demi-battle axes blades inward of the like.

Motto

SUPPORT FOR VICTORY.

Symbolism

Shield

Scarlet is a color traditionally associated with support organizations. The Battalion's mission is represented by the chevron, which stands for support. The reversed chevron forms a "V," representing "Victory," and the two conjoined chevrons signify "Support for Victory." The palm refers to the former unit's service in the Pacific area during the Vietnam Conflict.

Crest

The mill rind represents the Support mission. The laurel wreath symbolizes the unit's distinguished service in the many campaigns in which it participated during World War II and Vietnam. The battle axes refer to land warfare in these conflicts and recall the Rhineland, theater of the unit's World War II service. Scarlet denotes courage and sacrifice.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 1 September 1993. It was amended to include a crest on 23 March 1998.





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