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927TH SUPPORT BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Or, on a saltire Gules tow double-warded keys saltirewise Or, overall a polestar of the like.  Attached below the shield a Red scroll doubled and inscribed WE SUPPORT THE FORCE in Gold.

Symbolism
Gold/buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with Support organizations.  Red is symbolic of vitality and zeal.  Gold signifies high ideals, achievement and excellence.  The red saltire is adapted from the state flag of Florida; it also denotes strength and support.  The crossed keys imply control.  The polestar indicates military preparedness in a worldwide theater.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 21 June 1994.




Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Blazon

Shield

Buff, on a saltire Gules two double-warded keys bows to base saltirewise Or, overall a polestar of the like.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Florida Army National Guard:  From a wreath Or and Buff, an alligator statant Proper.

Motto

WE SUPPORT THE FORCE.

Symbolism

Shield

Buff and scarlet are the colors traditionally associated with Support organizations.  Red is symbolic of vitality and zeal.  Gold signifies high ideals, achievement and excellence.  The red saltire is adapted from the state flag of Florida; it also denotes strength and support.  The crossed keys imply control.  The polestar indicates military preparedness in a worldwide theater.

Crest

The crest is that of the Florida Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 21 June 1994.





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