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- 578th Engineer Battalion
- 132d Armored Engineeer Battalion
- Distinctive
Unit Insignia
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Symbolism: Red and white are the colors for the Corps
of Engineers. The Lorraine cross represents honors awarded the
organization for service as Engineers during World War I and
the fleur-de-lis in buff for service as Quartermaster during
World War II. The bar in the color of blue represents the Korean
Service ribbon symbolizing service in that area. The arrowhead
alludes to an assault landing in Africa.
Motto: AEDICATE AD PUGNANDUM (Build to Fight)
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- Approved: December 1954 for 132d Armored
Engineer Battalion
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- Original
drawing of proposed Distictive Unit Insignia. Although produced
and worn by the unit, it never was officially approved by the
Army. Image courtesy of the Instiitute of Heraldry, US Army
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