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419TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold tri-pronged arrow shaft (without feathers) throughout over a green disc with the vertical prong under and beyond a brick red band encircling the disc and the two horizontal prongs curved to the right and left over and beyond the band and between the words on the upper portion of the band, "SUPPORT" and "TO THE LINE" on the lower portion; all in gold.

Symbolism
The colors brick red and gold are for the Transportation Corps, and green is basic for transportation go. The disc and band simulate both the Transportation and Quartermaster wheels from their insignia to denote the Battalion's parent organization. The arrow is used to symbolize all the implements of warfare based within the confines of the wheel symbol and suggests the overall mission of the organization. The three prongs while emulating a road symbol embodies direction, indication and flow, and further, represents the basic three to seven Transportation Companies the organization commands and supervises.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 2 June 1967.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Vert, a trident head Or braced with an annulet Gules (Brick Red) fimbriated of the second.

Crest

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

SUPPORT TO THE LINE.

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and golden yellow (gold) are the colors used for Transportation. Green represents go as it relates to transportation. The disc and band simulate the wheel and represents the Transportation mission. The arrow is used to symbolize all the implements of warfare based within the confines of the wheel symbol and suggests the overall mission of the organization. The three prongs while emulating a road symbol embody direction, indication and flow.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 9 May 1997.





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