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134TH SIGNAL BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent, a chevron Tenn, between in dexter flank a mullet Vert and in sinister a fleur-de-lis of the like on a chief embattled of six of the second a bugle horn of the first.  Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "VOCE RETONANTI" in Black letters.

Symbolism
Orange and white are colors traditionally associated with the Signal Corps.  The six embattlements of the chief refer to the six World War II campaigns in which the former Battalion participated.  The star and the fleur-de-lis represent that unit's two decorations the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Croix de Guerre.  The chevron denotes support and the bugle horn the martial spirit and mission of the unit.  The motto translates to "With Loud Resounding Voice."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 147th Signal Battalion on 5 June 1964.  It was redesignated for the 134th Signal Battalion with the description and symbolism revised on 15 May 1991.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Argent, a chevron Tenn, between in dexter flank a mullet Vert and in sinister a fleur-de-lis of the like on a chief embattled of six of the second a bugle horn of the first.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Minnesota Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Tenn, a sheaf of wheat Proper.

Motto

VOCE RETONANTI (With Loud Resounding Voice).

Symbolism

Shield

Orange and white are colors traditionally associated with the Signal Corps.  The six embattlements of the chief refer to the six World War II campaigns in which the former Battalion participated.  The star and the fleur-de-lis represent that unit's two decorations the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Croix de Guerre.  The chevron denotes support and the bugle horn the martial spirit and mission of the unit.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 147th Signal Battalion on 5 June 1964.  It was redesignated for the 134th Signal Battalion with the blazon and symbolism revised on 15 May 1991.





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