Description642nd Military Intelligence Battalion COA.png	English: Coat of Arms (COA) of the 642nd Military Intelligence Battalion, part of the New York Army National Guard.
Date	1 September 1996
Source	642nd Military Intelligence Battalion Coat of Arms
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

Description/Blazon

• Shield: Per fess Sable and checky Azure (Oriental Blue) and Argent a helmeted Greek warrior couped affronté Argent and Sable.
• Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New York Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Sable, the full rigged ship "Half Moon" all Proper.
• Motto: EYES OF THE WARRIOR.

Symbolism

• Shield: Oriental blue and silver gray (silver) are the colors traditionally used by the Military Intelligence branch. The checky field refers again to the branch, symbolizing the mission of the intelligence maneuvers and activities. The motto is emphasized by the head of the warrior with helmet raised from the face to denote clarity of vision and heightened perception. Black signifies resolve and strength of purpose, white integrity.
• Crest: The crest is that of the New York Army National Guard.

Background

The coat of arms was approved effective 1 September 1996.

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