27TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Buff, a spur and worm gear, enmeshed, fesswise Argent. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "GEARED TO FIT" in Black.
Buff is the color of the Quartermaster Corps, from which this organization descended. The functions of the organization are represented by the smooth running spur and worm gear.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 27th Quartermaster Regiment (Truck) on 24 December 1942. It was redesignated for the 27th Transportation Truck Battalion on 28 February 1950. The insignia was redesignated for the 27th Transportation Battalion on 15 April 1963.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Buff, a spur and worm gear, enmeshed, fesswise Argent.
Crest
None.
Motto
GEARED TO FIT.
Shield
Buff is the color of the Quartermaster Corps, from which this organization descended. The functions of the organization are represented by the smooth running spur and worm gear.
Crest
None.
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 27the Quartermaster Regiment (Truck) on 24 December 1942. It was redesignated for the 27th Transportation Truck Battalion on 28 February 1950. It was rescinded on 15 April 1963.