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389TH 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 black disc bearing a gold grape leaf between a gold seven rayed liberty tiara encircling the top portion of the disc, and a red scroll, perimetric on the lower portion, inscribed with the motto "SERVE AND SUPPORT" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Crimson and gold are for Ordnance, the original designation of the unit. The grape leaf is used to represent the Rhineland and the campaign battle honor awarded the organization during World War II. The tiara, suggested by the Statue of Liberty, signifies the unit's home site, while the seven rays allude to the 3 to 7 companies commanded by the organization.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 389th Ordnance Battalion on 16 August 1967. It was redesignated effective 16 September 2006, for the 389th Support Battalion.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess embowed Gules and Sable edged Or, a grape leaf fimbriated of the third, in chief a liberty tiara with seven rays of the last.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or 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

SERVE AND SUPPORT.

Symbolism

Shield

Red is the color used by Support units. The grape leaf represents the Rhineland and the battle honor awarded to the organization during World War II. The tiara suggests the Statue of Liberty, signifying the unit's home site; the rays allude to the 3 to 7 companies commanded by the organization.

Crest

The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 16 September 2006, for the 389th Support Battalion.





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