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Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description: On a silver color metal
and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield Gules, a bend archy Argent and four fleurs-de-lis
in fess counterchanged. Attached below the shield a red scroll inscribed "ABILITY COURAGE RESULTS" in silver letters.
Symbolism: The colors red and white are for Engineers. The arched bend, representing a road, symbolizes an outstanding
accomplishment of the organization - participation in the construction of the Alcan Highway. The four fleurs-de-lis represent
the World War II service in Europe.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 18 Apr 1952
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Blazon:
Shield: Gules, a bend archy Argent surmounted by
four fleurs-de-lis in fess counterchanged.
Crest: From a wreath Argent and Gules, five pickaxes
arched with bamboo handles Or, blades Argent (Silver
Gray), overall a gear with eleven cogs of the last,
detailed and fimbriated Azure surmounted by a torteau
charged with a mullet Or.
Motto: ABILITY, COURAGE, RESULTS.
Symbolism:
Shield: Scarlet and white are the colors for the
Corps of Engineers. The arched bend, representing
a road, symbolizes an outstanding accomplishment
of the organization - participation in the
construction of the Alcan Highway. The four
fleurs-de-lis represent the World War II service
in Europe.
Crest: Scarlet and white are traditionally used by
Engineer units. The gear and pickaxes symbolize the
traditional Engineer mission; the five pickaxes and
eleven gear cogs denote the decorations awarded to
the battalion for participation in World War II and
Vietnam. The bamboo handles and torteau with star
signify the unit's service in Vietnam.
Background: The coat of arms was originally approved on 18 Apr 1952. It was amended on 24 Feb 1999 to include a crest
for the 35th Engineer Battalion.
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