136 Signal Battalion
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per bend Tenné and Argent, issuant from top and bottom of a dexter fist bendwise sinister Transparent Brown, three lightning flashes arrayed per bend, Sable. Emitting from the sides and encircling the bottom of the shield is a Black scroll inscribed “VOICE OF THE BATTLEFIELD” in Silver letters.
Symbolism
Orange and white are the Signal branch colors. The fist signifies the power of unity and warrior spirit. The three lightning flashes represent the three states of Alabama, Louisiana and Texas that comprise the unit.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 23 November 2011.
Coat Of Arms
Blazon
Shield
Per bend Tenné and Argent, issuant from the top and bottom of a dexter fist bendwise sinister Gold Brown highlighted of the second shaded Sable, three lightning flashes arrayed per bend of the like.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Texas Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Tenné, a mullet of the first encircled by a garland of the live oak and olive Proper.
Motto
VOICE OF THE BATTLEFIELD.
Symbolism
Shield
Orange and white are the Signal branch colors. The fist signifies the power of unity and warrior spirit. The three lightning flashes represent the three states of Alabama, Louisiana and Texas that comprise the unit.
Crest
The crest is that of the Texas Army National Guard.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 23 November 2011.