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483D 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 shield blazoned: Brick Red a lymphad Or, sails furled and oars in action Sable, flags flying Azure between three plates. Attached below the shield a two segmented Gold color metal scroll inscribed "IMPERAT" on dexter segment and "AEQUOR" on the sinister segment in Black letters.

Symbolism
The brick red is for the Transportation Corps. The lymphad is symbolic of sea dominion and commerce. Pennsylvania, the state of activation of the predecessor organization, is indicated by the three plates taken from the coat of arms of the family of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. The motto "Imperat Aequor" (He Commands the Wide Sea) is expressive of the maritime connection of the predecessor organization.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 483d Quartermaster Battalion on 16 January 1943. It was redesignated for the 483d Port Battalion on 3 June 1944. The insignia was amended to change the description on 19 September 1969.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules (Brick Red) a lymphad Or sail furled, oars in action Sable blades Silver, bow and stern staffs each flotant with a flag and the mast with a pennant Azure, between three plates.

Crest

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

IMPERAT AEQUOR (He Commands The Wide Sea).

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and golden yellow are the colors used for the Transportation Corps. The lymphad is symbolic of sea dominion and commerce. Pennsylvania, where the predecessor unit, the 483d Port Battalion, activated, is indicated by the three plates taken from the coat of arms of the family of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. The motto, "IMPERAT AEQUOR" (He Commands the High Seas), is expressive of the maritime activity of the predecessor unit.

Crest

The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 483d Quartermaster Battalion on 16 January 1943. It was redesignated for the 483d Port Battalion on 3 June 1944. It was cancelled on 11 April 1969. The insignia was reinstated for the 483d Transportation Battalion on 4 December 1996.





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