28TH TRANSPORTATION 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: Buff, a griffin sejant Gules, with dexter paw resting upon an hourglass Azure, all fimbriated Or. Attached below the shield is a Gold scroll inscribed "EN TEMPS" in Black.

Symbolism
Buff represents the Quartermaster Corps, an earlier designation of the unit. The griffin is symbolic of the activities of this organization. The hourglass signifies the constant aim and endeavor of every soldier and vehicle of the organization to get there "on time."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 28th Quartermaster Regiment on 24 December 1941. It was redesignated for the 28th Transportation Truck Battalion on 13 April 1951. The insignia was redesignated for the 28th Transportation Battalion on 7 June 1962.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Buff, a griffin sejant Gules, with dexter paw resting upon an hourglass Azure, all fimbriated Or.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Buff six demi-spears radiating from base Proper a chevron embattled flory Azure charged with a decrescent Argent overall at base two laurel branches fesswise Vert tied at center Gules.

Motto

EN TEMPS (On Time).

Symbolism

Shield

Buff represents the Quartermaster Corps, an earlier designation of the unit. The griffin is symbolic of the activities of this organization. The hourglass signifies the constant aim and endeavor of every soldier and vehicle of the organization to get there "on time."

Crest

The six spears commemorate the unit's campaigns during World War II in Germany, France, and Northern Africa; the fleur-de-lis highlights service in Southern France. The chevron denotes support; blue alludes to the Rhine River, and the battlements refer to the castles in the Rhineland. The laurel symbolizes honor and achievement; red and green are adapted from the Italian national flag and highlight the Naples-Foggia and Rome-Arno campaigns. The crescent is adapted from the Tunisian and Algerian national flags and underscores the unit's service in Algeria-French Morocco and Tunisia.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 28th Quartermaster Regiment on 24 December 1941. It was redesignated for the 28th Transportation Truck Battalion on 13 April 1951. It was rescinded/cancelled on 7 June 1962. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 28th Transportation Battalion on 19 September 1995. It was amended to include a crest on 5 June 1997.





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