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834TH 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 bend Gules and Buff, a bend dovetailed per bend counterchanged between an eagle swooping Or and a demi-column issuant from base Argent. Attached below the shield a Black scroll inscribed "WINGED WARRIORS SUPPORT" in Gold.

Symbolism
Buff and scarlet are the color traditionally associated with Support organizations. Gold denotes high achievement and honor. Black suggests strength and consistency. The dovetailed or interlocking joint, counterchanged in color, represents unity, teamwork and support. The eagle underscores the motto and represents the unit's aviation support mission. The column symbolizes a reliable base of support.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 6 Mar 2000.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per bend Gules and Buff, a bend dovetailed per bend counterchanged between an eagle swooping Or and a demi-column issuant from base Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Minnesota Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, a sheaf of wheat Proper.

Motto

WINGED WARRIORS SUPPORT.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with Support organizations. Gold denotes high achievement and honor. The dovetailed or interlocking joint, counterchanged in color, represents unit, teamwork and support. The eagle underscores the motto and represents the unit's aviation support mission. The column symbolizes a reliable base of support.

Crest

The crest is that of the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 6 Mar 2000.





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