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449TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron invecked Azure and Buff/Gold, two lightning bolts saltirewise Argent debruised by a pale Gules bearing an open-ended wrench Or surmounted by a mullet of the first fimbriated of the fifth. Attached below the shield is a red scroll inscribed "FIX FORWARD" in gold.

Symbolism
Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally used by Support organizations. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high achievement. The divided shield underscores the unit's air and ground maintenance support missions. The blue alludes to the sky and the division line suggests clouds. The chevron denotes support and forward movement reflecting the units' motto. The lightning bolts, crossed for strength and cooperation, represent swiftness. The colors red, white and blue, and the star are adapted from the Texas State flag, home of the battalion. The wrench symbolizes the vital role of maintenance and the unit's mission.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 9 Sep 1998.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron invecked Azure and Buff, two lightning bolts saltirewise Argent debruised by a pale Gules bearing an open-end wrench Or surmounted by a mullet of the first fimbriated of the fifth.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Texas Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure, a mullet Argent encircled by a garland of live oak and olive Proper.

Motto

FIX FORWARD.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and scarlet are the color traditionally used by Support organizations. Gold is emblematic of excellence and high achievement. The divided shield underscores the unit's air and ground maintenance support missions. The blue alludes to the sky and the division line suggests clouds. The chevron denotes support and forward movement reflecting the units' motto. The lightning bolts, crossed for strength and cooperation, represent swiftness. The colors red, white and blue, and the star are adapted from the Texas State flag, home of the battalion. The wrench symbolizes the vital role of maintenance and the unit's mission.

Crest

The crest is that of the Texas Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 9 Sep 1998.





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