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Heraldry and Insignia of the California National Guard
 
718th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion
 
Distinctive Unit Insignia, 718th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion
Distinctive Unit Insignia
 
Design Approved: Approved 13 June 1952
 
Symbolism: The shield is red for artillery. The castle is for service during the War with Spain; the palm tree is for the Philippine Insurrection and the wreathed fleur-de-lis commemorates service in World War I. The shield is that of the 250th Coast Artillery Regiment withing a red and yellow border to represent the descent from the 2d Battalion of that organization.
 
Motto: Rien a pas beau (Nothing is in vain)

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