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398TH 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 two fleurs-de-lis side by side surmounted by a black grenade with red flames above a black undulating scroll with its ends extending behind the base of the fleurs-de-lis and inscribed with the motto "MAINTAIN MIGHT" in gold letters.

Symbolism
The grenade simulates the action of the organization during World War II, with the fleurs-de-lis representing the campaigns of Normandy and Northern France; they also allude to the name of the unit's first place of activation, Flora, Mississippi.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 398th Ordnance Battalion on 21 February 1967. It was redesignated effective 16 April 2007, for the 398th Support Battalion, with the description updated.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, between two fleurs-de-lis in base a pile Or, thereon a grenade Sable enflamed of the field.

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

MAINTAIN MIGHT.

Symbolism

Shield

The grenade simulates the action of the organization during World War II, with the fleurs-de-lis representing the campaigns of Normandy and Northern France; they also allude to the name of the unit's first place of activation, Flora, Mississippi.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was approved for the 398th Support Battalion effective 16 April 2007.





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