314TH 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 width overall consisting of a buff background bearing two crossed silver swords, blades up, surmounted by a black fire bomb with a red flame, all below two white chevrons conjoined. Attached below and to the sides, a red scroll inscribed "SUSTAINING FREEDOM'S FIGHT" in silver.

Symbolism
The chevrons, heraldic symbols for support, suggest the battalion's mission and the home area of the Second United States Army. The crossed swords symbolize military readiness and the continuing responsibility of the unit to support the fight for freedom. The firebomb denotes the unit's past as an Ordnance battalion.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 February 2007.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess Gules and Buff, on two chevrons conjoined Argent, between in chief a firebomb Sable fimbriated of the third, enflamed Proper, bearing a fleur-de-lis Or and in base two swords in saltire, points up, hand guards of the fourth, blades of the third, a chevronel wavy Azure.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent and Gules, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

SUSTAINING FREEDOM'S FIGHT.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and red are the colors traditionally associated with Support units. Red denotes the unit's combat decoration. The fleur-de-lis, chevrons, and wavys suggest the unit's European campaign credits, during World War II. The firebomb symbolizes the battalion's past as an Ordnance unit. The chevrons and buff background allude to the "basin surrounded by mountains," describing the site of the city of Las Vegas and the location of the 314th Support Battalion. The crossed swords symbolize military readiness and the continuing responsibility to support the fight for freedom.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 16 February 2007.





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