30TH ENGINEER BATTALION
DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA	COAT OF ARMS

 

Distinctive Unit Insignia.  Description:   A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Gules a 45° drafting triangle (the 90° angle to base) behind a pair of dividers Argent.  Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed “IMPRIMIS” in Red letters.

        Symbolism: Scarlet and white are the colors used for the Corps of Engineers.  The 45° triangle and the pair of dividers are basic instruments in the making of maps. 

        Background:   The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 30th Engineer Battalion (Topographic) on 1 May 1940.  It was authorized for the 30th Engineer Battalion on 7 December 1973.

 

Coat of Arms.

        Blazon:  

                Shield:  Gules a 45° drafting triangle (the 90° angle to base) behind a pair of dividers Argent.

                Crest:   None.    

                Motto:   IMPRIMIS (In the First Place).  

        Symbolism:

                Shield:   Scarlet and white are the colors used for the Corps of Engineers.  The 45° triangle and the pair of dividers are basic instruments in the making of maps. 

                Crest:   None.   

                Background:   The coat of arms was originally approved for the 30th Engineer Battalion (Topographic) on 1 May 1940.  It was rescinded/cancelled on 29 July 1960.  The insignia was reinstated and authorized for the 30th Engineer Battalion on 7 December 1973.