File:1103rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion CoA.png

Summary[edit]

Description1103rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion CoA.png	See below
Date	24 October 1997
Source	1103rd Support Battalion from the United States Institute of Heraldry Website
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

Description[edit]

Description/Blazon[edit]

Shield

Argent, two cotton bolls in fess their stems nowed Proper supporting a four spoked wheel Gules (Brick Red) hub Or, overall in base a barrulet wavy couped and barbed Sable, all within a bordure of the second and third.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Alabama Army National Guard:  From a wreath Argent and Gules, a slip of cotton plant with full bursting boll, Proper.

Motto

GOD AND COUNTRY.

Symbolism[edit]

Shield

Brick red and yellow (gold) are colors used for the Transportation Corps.  The wheel, emblem of mobility, refers to the motor transport mission of the organization; the gold hub signifies the depot and terminal operations, and the spokes simulate roads.  The wavy bar with directional arrows alludes to the battalion's capability for evaluating traffic flow and determining the best routing of vehicles.  The saltirewise spokes upon the white background additionally refer to the state flag of Alabama; the cotton plant slips connote the crest of the Alabama Army National Guard to which the unit is assigned at Eufaula, Alabama, noted for its cotton mills.  The borders allude to the historical transportation affiliation.

Crest

The crest is that of the Alabama Army National Guard.

Background

The coat of arms was approved for the 1103d Support Battalion on 24 October 1997.

Licensing[edit]

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