280th Signal Battalion, Delawere Army National Guard

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 05:30, 28 December 2022 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "The Coat of Arms was " to "The arms were ")
Jump to navigation Jump to search


280TH SIGNAL BATTALION, DELAWERE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Coat of arms (crest) of the 280th Signal Battalion, Delawere Army National Guard

Official blazon

Shield: Argent, three lightning flashes conjoined in base Tenné, a chief of the last two laurel branches crossed in saltire of the first.
Crest:
Motto: HONOR DUTY CONSTANCY.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in width overall consisting of three orange lightning flashes conjoined in base and surmounting a silver wreath of laurel enclosed in base by an orange tripartite scroll, the sections folded over on each other and inscribed "HONOR DUTY CONSTANCY" in silver letters.

Origin/meaning

Orange and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Signal Corps. The lightning flashes symbolize speed and communications; joined together they form a strong base and, branching out from this central point, they suggest versatility and scope. The laurel branches allude to excellence of achievement and the highest values and efforts of a military unit.

The arms were approved on 17 January 1980, and the Distictive Unit Insignia on 6 June 1978.


Literature: Image from Olompvo on Piterest. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.

Retrieved from "https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=280th_Signal_Battalion,_Delawere_Army_National_Guard&oldid=2716850"