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334TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per pile Gules (Brick Red) and Or (Golden Yellow) issuant from base a demi-wheel counterchanged, in chief a tower Azure bearing a fleur-de-lis of the second. Attached above the shield a Brick Red scroll inscribed "VICTORY FLOWS" and attached below the shield a Brick Red scroll inscribed "THROUGH US" all in Gold.

Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The pile forms a "V" representing victory, and passes through the wheel, highlighting the unit's motto and mission. The counterchanged colors allude to cooperation and teamwork. The fleur-de-lis and tower commemorate the organization's service during World War II in Central Europe.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 12 April 2000.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per pile Gules and Or issuant from base a demi-wheel counterchanged, in chief a tower Azure bearing a fleur-de-lis of the second.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or and Gules, 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

VICTORY FLOWS THROUGH US.

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The pile forms a "V" representing victory, and passes through the wheel, highlighting the unit's motto and mission. The counterchanged colors allude to cooperation and teamwork. The fleur-de-lis and tower commemorate the organization's service during World War II in Central Europe.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 12 April 2000.





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