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332D 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: Or (Golden Yellow), a vol surmounted by an arrow point to base Gules (Brick Red); issuing from base a demi-wheel Gules (Scarlet) garnished of the first. Attached below the shield a Red scroll doubled and inscribed "STALWART" in Gold.

Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The vol and arrow refer to the air offensive against Japan in which the unit participated with distinction during World War II. The demi-wheel is derived from an antique Japanese example and recalls the sun symbol of Imperial Japan. It alludes also to transportation. Scarlet denotes courage and sacrifice, golden yellow signifies excellence.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 23 June 2000.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or (Golden Yellow), a vol surmounted by an arrow point to base Gules (Brick Red); issuing from base a demi-wheel Gules (Scarlet) garnished of the first.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or (Golden Yellow) and Gules (Brick red), the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The Statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

STALWART.

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The vol and arrow refer to the air offensive against Japan in which the unit participated with distinction during World War II. The demi-wheel is derived from an antique Japanese example and recalls the sun symbol of Imperial Japan. It alludes also to transportation. Scarlet denotes courage and sacrifice, golden yellow signifies excellence.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved 23 June 2000.





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