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812TH 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 width overall consisting of a black bull's head with red tongue and wearing a gold crown surmounting a gold chevron on a brick red disc, all above a black scroll bearing the inscription "KING OF THE ROAD" in gold letters.

Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow are the colors used for Transportation. The brick red disc simulating a wheel and the chevron, a symbol of support, allude to the basic mission of the organization. The black bull with gold crown taken from the coat of arms of Charlotte Sophia, Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitiz (Queen Charlotte of England) for which the County of Mecklenburg and the city of Charlotte, North Carolina were named, refers to the Battalion's home station. The bull is also symbolic of energy, magnanimity and valor. The three fleurs-de-lis on the crown allude to the organization's three battle honors received for service in Germany, France and Central Europe in World War II.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 5 May 1969.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules (Brick Red), a chevron Or debruised by a bull's face Sable crowned of the second langued Red.

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

KING OF THE ROAD.

Symbolism

Shield

Brick red and golden yellow are the colors used for Transportation. The chevron, a symbol of support, alludes to the basic mission of the organization. The black bull with gold crown taken from the coat of arms of Charlotte Sophia, Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitiz (Queen Charlotte of England) for which the County of Mecklenburg and the city of Charlotte, North Carolina were named, refers to the Battalion's home station. The bull is also symbolic of energy, magnanimity and valor. The three fleurs-de-lis on the crown allude to the organization's three battle honors received for service in Germany, France and Central Europe in World War II.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 20 May 1997.





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