334 Transportation Battalion
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 pile Gules (Brick Red) and Or (Golden Yellow) issuant from base a demi-wheel counterchanged, in chief a tower Azure bearing a fleur-de-lis of the second. Attached above the shield a Brick Red scroll inscribed "VICTORY FLOWS" and attached below the shield a Brick Red scroll inscribed "THROUGH US" all in Gold.
Symbolism
Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The pile forms a "V" representing victory, and passes through the wheel, highlighting the unit's motto and mission. The counterchanged colors allude to cooperation and teamwork. The fleur-de-lis and tower commemorate the organization's service during World War II in Central Europe.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 12 April 2000.
Coat Of Arms
Blazon
Shield
Per pile Gules and Or issuant from base a demi-wheel counterchanged, in chief a tower Azure bearing a fleur-de-lis of the second.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Or and Gules, 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
VICTORY FLOWS THROUGH US.
Symbolism
Shield
Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by the Transportation Corps. The pile forms a "V" representing victory, and passes through the wheel, highlighting the unit's motto and mission. The counterchanged colors allude to cooperation and teamwork. The fleur-de-lis and tower commemorate the organization's service during World War II in Central Europe.
Crest
The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 12 April 2000.