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SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 45TH INFANTRY BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM
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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 as follows:  Per chevron Gules and Azure (Teal Blue), a chevron embattled Or, in chief a musket, barrel up and key, ward up turned to base saltirewise, in base a stylized Thunderbird displayed with wings inverted all of the last with an eye of the field, charged with a lightning bolt of the first.  Attached across the bottom of the shield is a Gold wavy scroll inscribed "ALL IN" in Black letters.

Symbolism
The Thunderbird, powerful, vigilant and swift, and the colors red and yellow (gold) are adapted from the Brigade's shoulder sleeve insignia.  Red and yellow reflect the Spanish heritage and the Thunderbird signifies the warrior spirit of the Battalion.  The musket represents the Infantry branch which the Battalion supports.  The key is for the Military Intelligence Company.  The castle of the Engineer Corps is symbolized by the embattled chevron and the lightning bolt is for the Signal Company.  The shield and its elements emphasize the defense, combat readiness and teamwork of the unit.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 21 April 2010.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per chevron Gules and Azure (Teal Blue), a chevron embattled Or, in chief a musket, barrel up and key, ward up turned to base saltirewise, in base a stylized Thunderbird displayed with wings inverted all of the last with an eye of the field, charged with a lightning bolt of the first.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Oklahoma Army National Guard:  From a wreath Or and Gules, an Indian's head with war bonnet all Proper.

Motto

ALL IN.

Symbolism

Shield

The Thunderbird, powerful, vigilant and swift, and the colors red and yellow (gold) are adapted from the Brigade's shoulder sleeve insignia.  Red and yellow reflect the Spanish heritage and the Thunderbird signifies the warrior spirit of the Battalion.  The musket represents the Infantry branch which the Battalion supports.  The key is for the Military Intelligence Company.  The castle of the Engineer Corps is symbolized by the embattled chevron and the lightning bolt is for the Signal Company.  The shield and its elements emphasize the defense, combat readiness and teamwork of the unit.

Crest

The crest is that of the Oklahoma Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 21 April 2010.





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