324 Signal Battalion
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Argent, two lightning bolts saltirewise Tenne between four radiating pheons Sable, overall a hurt grid lined of the first; on a chief wavy of the second a fleur-de-lis Argent. Attached around the base of the shield an Orange scroll doubled and inscribed "READY ANYWHERE ANYTIME" in silver letters.
Symbolism
Orange and white are the colors associated with the Signal branch. The lightning bolts emitting from the globe represent the battalion’s quickness to respond "Anytime" and the worldwide scope of its mission. Blue stands for honor and loyalty. The fleur-de-lis and wavy division refer to the location of the unit’s World War II campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. The spear heads, pointing to the four major geographical directions, symbolize readiness for military action "Anywhere" and also reflect the total number of the battalion’s campaign participation credits.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 24 Jun 1988.
Coat Of Arms
Blazon
Shield
Argent, two lightning bolts saltirewise Tenne between four radiating pheons Sable, overall a hurt grid lined of the first; on a chief wavy of the second a fleur-de-lis Argent.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalion of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Tenne, 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
READY ANYWHERE ANYTIME
Symbolism
Orange and white are the colors associated with the Signal branch. The lightning bolts emitting from the globe represent the battalion’s quickness to respond "Anytime" and the worldwide scope of its mission. Blue stands for honor and loyalty. The fleur-de-lis and wavy division refer to the location of the unit’s World War II campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. The spear heads, pointing to the four major geographical directions, symbolize readiness for military action "Anywhere" and also reflect the total number of the battalion’s campaign participation credits.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 24 Jun 1988.