File:877th Engineer Battalion COA.png
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Coat of Arms (COA) of the 877th Engineer Battalion, part of the Alabama Army National Guard.
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English: Coat of Arms (COA) of the 877th Engineer Battalion, part of the Alabama Army National Guard. |
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| Source | 877th Engineer Battalion Coat of Arms |
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Description[edit]
Description/Blazon
- Shield: Gules, on a saltire Argent two vols conjoined Azure surmounted in fess by a plate charged with a fleur-de-lis of the third and fimbriated of the like.
- Crest: That for the regiments and battalions of the Alabama Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules, a slip of cotton plant with full bursting boll, Proper.
- Motto: ES HOMMES DE LA TERRE (The Men Of The Earth).
Symbolism
- Shield: Red and white are used for Engineers. The field and saltire, in reversed colors, were suggested by the Alabama State flag. The saltire also is used to represent landing strips and in conjunction with the wings (the blue color alluding to the sky) refers to the nature and mission of the Battalion. The fleur-de-lis is for combat service in France, World War II.
- Crest: The crest is that of the Alabama Army National Guard.
Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 877th Engineer Aviation Battalion on 14 March 1955. It was redesignated for the 877th Engineer Battalion and amended to correct the motto on 17 September 1968.
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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.
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