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729TH 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: Per bend Or and Gules sideview of locomotive from the sinister counterchanged. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "EQUITES FERRI" in Red letters.

Symbolism
The colors brick red and yellow are for the Transportation Corps. The locomotive symbolizes the functions of the organization. The motto translates to "Iron Horsemen."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 729th Transportation Railway Operating Battalion on 8 February 1952. It was redesignated for the 729th Transportation Battalion on 6 September 1960.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per bend Or and Gules sideview of locomotive from the sinister counterchanged.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors 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

EQUITES FERRI (Iron Horsemen).

Symbolism

Shield

The colors brick red and yellow are for the Transportation Corps. The locomotive symbolizes the functions of the organization.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 729th Transportation Railway Operating Battalion on 8 February 1952. It was redesignated for the 729th Transportation Battalion on 6 September 1960.





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