24 Signal Battalion
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron Argent and Azure (Light Blue) two signal flashes chevronwise conjoined at the center with points to base Tenné fimbriated of the first, in chief an oyster shell Sable charged with a pearl Proper. Attached below the shield a Silver motto scroll inscribed "VOICE OF VICTORY" in Black letters.
Symbolism
The colors orange and white are for the Signal Corps, and the signal flashes refer to the unit's function. The oyster shell with the pearl signifies the unit's presence in Hawaii on Pearl Harbor Day, and the light blue represents the battalion's service in Korea.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 6 Nov 1958.
Coat Of Arms
Blazon
Shield
Per chevron Argent and Azure (Light Blue) two signal flashes chevronwise conjoined at the center with points to base Tenné fimbriated of the first, in chief an oyster shell Sable charged with a pearl Proper.
Motto
VOICE OF VICTORY
Symbolism
The colors orange and white are for the Signal Corps, and the signal flashes refer to the unit's function. The oyster shell with the pearl signifies the unit's presence in Hawaii on Pearl Harbor Day, and the light blue represents the battalion's service in Korea.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 6 Nov 1958.