Distinctive Unit Insignia.  Description:   A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70 cm) in height consisting of a dark blue cloud silhouette on which is a gold color dragon rampant, poised on a red Erlenmeyer Flask, the flask surmounting a blue arched scroll in base inscribed “SMOKE” on the dexter side and “FIGHT” on the sinister side in gold color metal letters.

        Symbolism:   Blue and gold are the colors for Chemical Battalions.  The cloud silhouette, alluding to smoke, represents gas warfare.  The Erlenmeyer Flask in indicative of mixing of elements and research in the field of chemistry.  The dragon symbolizes the fighting capabilities of the battalion.  

        Background:   The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 28 November 1967.

 

Coat of Arms.

        Blazon:  

                Shield:   Azure, a cloud Gray charged with a dragon rampant Or standing on an Erlenmeyer Flask Gules.

                Crest:   That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  From a wreath Or and Azure, the Lexington Minute Man Proper.  The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.    

                Motto:   SMOKE FIGHT.  

        Symbolism:

                Shield:  Blue and gold are the colors for Chemical Battalions.  The cloud silhouette, alluding to smoke, represents gas warfare.  The Erlenmeyer Flask is indicative of mixing elements and research in the field of chemistry.  The dragon symbolizes the fighting capabilities of the battalion.

                Crest:   The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.   

                Background:   The coat of arms was approved on 27 April 1998.