Category:13th Psychological Operations Battalion Heraldry
COAT OF ARMS
editBlazon
edit- Shield: Argent (gray) a pile reversed Vert between two lightning bolts in chevron issuant from base Gules, overall a quill palewise tip to base Argent.
- Crest:
- That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: From a wreath Argent (Gray) and Vert 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: POWER OF PERSUASION.
Symbolism
edit- Shield:
- Dark green and silver gray are the colors used for Psychological Operations units.
- The quill alludes to the written or printed word.
- The lightning flashes represent audio projections.
- Together they symbolize the mission of the unit to disseminate propaganda material to enemy troops from forward positions.
- Crest: The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Background
edit- The coat of arms was originally authorized on 1996-08-16.
- It was amended to change the blazon on 1996-09-20.
DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA
editDescription
edit- A silver colored metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of a green enameled triangle surmounted by a silver quill between two lightning flashes, overall in base a silver scroll bearing the inscription "Power of Persuasion" in green letters.
Symbolism
edit- Dark green is the color used for Psychological Operations Units.
- The quill alludes to the written or printed word.
- The lightning flashes represent audio projections.
- Together they symbolize the mission of the unit to disseminate propaganda material to enemy troops from forward positions.
Background
edit- The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 1967-01-11.
Media in category "13th Psychological Operations Battalion Heraldry"
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