49TH PERSONNEL SERVICES BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
Distinctive Unit Insignia
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A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a quill Argent and sword saltirewise interlaced by a pickaxe palewise Proper. Attached below the shield a Red scroll inscribed PEOPLE SERVICE DUTY in Silver.
Dark blue and scarlet are the colors traditionally used by Personnel Services units. The quill symbolizes the Battalions mission, while the sword represents total military preparedness. The pickaxe alludes to California, the units location, and its readiness to serve.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 12 July 1995.
Coat of Arms
Shield
Azure, a quill Argent and sword saltirewise interlaced by a pickaxe palewise Proper.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the California Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure, the setting sun behind a grizzly bear on a grassy field all Proper.
Motto
PEOPLE SERVICE DUTY.
Shield
Dark blue and scarlet are the colors traditionally used by Personnel Services units. The quill symbolizes the Battalions mission, while the sword represents total military preparedness. The pickaxe alludes to California, the units location, and its readiness to serve.
Crest
The crest is that of the California Army National Guard.
The coat of arms was approved on 12 July 1995.