395th Finance Battalion, US Army

395TH FINANCE BATTALION, US ARMY

(Coat of Arms)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Per chevron debased dancetty of three Argent (Silver Gray) and Or, a roundel countercharged bearing a bee in flight Sable garnished of the second; a point pointed counterchanged.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent (Silver Gray) and Or, the Lexington Minute Man Proper.
Motto: Pay with pride.

DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron debased dancetty of three Argent (Silver Gray) and Or, a rondel counterchanged bearing a bee in flight Sable garnished of the second; a point pointed counterchanged. Attached below the shield a black scroll doubled and inscribed "PAY WITH PRIDE" in gold.

Origin/meaning

Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by Finance units. Black is for strength, constancy, solidity, and stability. Gold symbolizes excellence, high ideals, and achievement. The four mountain peaks represent the unit’s four campaigns during World War II. The mountains allude to the Rocky Mountains, location of the unit, and denote fortitude and steadfastness. The bee, signifying industry, is a symbol of Utah. The gold disc alludes to monetary exchange and the organization’s mission.

The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia, was both approved on 16 Juli 1996.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons

. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.