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628TH 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 shield blazoned: Per bend Azure and Buff between a Pegasus rampant Or and a keystone Gules a bend of the like fimbriated of the third. Attached below the shield a Black bipartite scroll doubled and inscribed "WITHOUT COMPROMISE" in Gold.

Symbolism
Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally used by Support organizations. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement. The keystone, symbol of strength and reinforcement, highlights the battalion's home state of Pennsylvania. Pegasus, the winged steed of Greek mythology, and blue recall the unit's aviation support mission and lineage.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 21 April 2003.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per bend Azure and Buff between a Pegasus rampant Or and a keystone Gules a bend of the like fimbriated of the third.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, a lion rampant guardant Proper, holding in dexter paw a naked scimitar Argent hilted Or and in sinister an escutcheon Argent on a fess Sable three plates.

Motto

WITHOUT COMPROMISE.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally used by Support organizations. Gold is emblematic of honor and high achievement. The keystone, symbol of strength and reinforcement, highlights the battalion's home state of Pennsylvania. Pegasus, the winged steed of Greek mythology, and blue recall the unit's aviation support mission and lineage.

Crest

The crest is that of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 21 April 2003.





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