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106TH 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 width overall consisting of a black disc bearing three gold fleurs-de-lis at the top and at center between the pinions of a pair of gold wings displayed and conjoined a gold wheel of eight spokes, the axle and spaces between spokes in red, and on each wing tip a brick red fleur-de-lis. Attached below the disc a gold scroll inscribed "PRIMUS INTER PARES" in brick red.

Symbolism
Brick red and yellow are colors traditionally associated with the Transportation Corps. The wings and wheel represent rapid and efficient transportation by wheeled vehicles. The motto translates to "First Among Equals" and refers to the hauling record achieved by the Battalion. The fleurs-de-lis denote participation in five campaigns in Europe during World War II. Black, taken from the flag of Germany, is for the three campaign participations on German soil.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 29 August 1966. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 13 May 1993.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules (Brick Red), within a vol Or (Golden Yellow) charged at the tips with a fleur-de-lis of the first, a wagon wheel Or, in chief three fleurs-de-lis arched of the like.

Crest

From a wreath Or and Gules (Brick Red), an annulet enclosing a cinquefoil of the like bearing a bezant charged with a cross paty Sable.

Motto

PRIMUS INTER PARES (First Among Equals).

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and yellow are colors traditionally associated with the Transportation Corps. The wings and wheel represent rapid and efficient transportation by wheeled vehicles. The motto translates to "First Among Equals" and refers to the hauling record achieved by the Battalion. The fleurs-de-lis denote participation in five campaigns in Europe during World War II. Black, taken from the flag of Germany, is for the three campaign participations on German soil.

Crest

Brick red is the primary color traditionally used by Transportation and reflects the unit's history and heritage. The annulet suggests a wheel symbolizing transportation and the ground mission. The cinquefoil refers to France and denotes the unit's five campaigns in Europe. The cross is adapted from the crest of Germany and represents service in the Rhineland.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 13 May 1993. It was amended to include a crest on 12 May 1998.





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