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277TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron Buff and Azure, in base a torch palewise Argent flammant Proper. Attached is a Blue scroll enclosing the shield at top and bottom, doubled Silver, inscribed "SERVICE FOR" at top and "FREEDOM AND LIBERTY" at bottom, all in Silver letters.

Symbolism
Buff is the primary color for support units. The chevron-like division of the shield alludes to support and a wedge driven into enemy territory. The blazing torch being the symbol of freedom is representative of service for freedom and liberty and is suggestive of zeal and fire with those objectives in view.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 277th Quartermaster Battalion on 20 October 1942. It was rescinded on 29 September 1976. It was reinstated with the description revised for the 277th Quartermaster Battalion on 9 October 1986. It was redesignated with the description and symbolism updated effective 16 September 2005, for the 277th Support Battalion.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron Buff and Azure, in base a torch palewise Argent flammant Proper.

Crest

From a wreath Argent and Buff between two stalks of rice Proper two spears palewise Gules issuing from a tower Sable thereon a lion's head erased Or.

Motto

FREEDOM AND LIBERTY.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff is the primary color for support units. The chevron-like division of the shield alludes to support and a wedge driven into enemy territory. The blazing torch, a symbol of freedom, is representative of service for freedom and liberty.

Crest

The lion symbolizes courage and strength. Gold is emblematic of honor and excellence. The tower highlights the campaign credits the organization earned in World War II in Central Europe. The two spears honor the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry awarded to the unit. Red denotes zeal and sacrifice. The rice plant refers to the area of Southeast Asia. The wreath of rice commemorates their campaign credits for Vietnam.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 277th Quartermaster Battalion on 20 October 1942. It was rescinded on 29 September 1976. It was reinstated for the 277th Quartermaster Battalion on 9 October 1986. It was redesignated and amended to add the crest effective 16 September 2005, for the 277th Support Battalion.





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