49TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent in chief an Army truck Buff, in base a compass card in perspective Gules (Brick Red). Attached below the shield is a silver scroll inscribed "WE NEVER STOP" in black letters.

Symbolism
Brick red is the color used for the Transportation Corps and buff alludes to the 49th Quartermaster Truck Regiment from which the unit is descended. The Quartermaster truck indicates the truck functions of the Regiment, and the compass card symbolizes the ability to perform allotted duties at all four points of the compass. The color red is added for design and denotes the martial prowess of the organization. The motto is expressive of the continuous service rendered.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 49th Quartermaster Truck Regiment on 27 January 1943. It was redesignated for the 49th Quartermaster Battalion, Mobile on 15 April 1944. The insignia was redesignated for the 49th Transportation Center and amended to change the blazon and symbolism on 31 January 1968. It was redesignated effective 16 October 1999, for the 49th Transportation Battalion with the description updated.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Argent in chief an Army truck Buff, in base a compass card in perspective Gules.

Crest

From a wreath Argent and Buff, a tower Sable garnished with a fleur-de-lis Or, in base, two scimitars in saltire, handle and hilt Gules, blades Argent (Silver Gray).

Motto

WE NEVER STOP.

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red is the color used for the Transportation Corps and the color buff alludes to the 49th Quartermaster Truck Regiment from which the unit is descended. The Quartermaster truck indicates the truck functions of the Regiment, and the compass card symbolizes the ability to perform allotted duties at all four points of the compass. The color red is added for design and denotes the martial prowess of the organization. The motto is expressive of the continuous service rendered.

Crest

Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Transportation units. The tower denotes the unit's campaign participation in Central Europe. The fleur-de-lis refers the campaign in Northern France. The scimitars represent the Meritorious Unit Commendations awarded to the unit for service in Southwest Asia.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 49th Quartermaster Truck Regiment on 27 January 1943. It was redesignated for the 49th Quartermaster Battalion (Mobile) on 15 April 1944. It was rescinded on 1 November 1962. The insignia was reinstated, redesignated for the 49th Transportation Battalion and amended to include a crest on 16 November 1999.





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