Heraldry and Insignia of the California
State Military Forces
143d Military Police Battalion
Distinctive Unit
Insignia
Design Approved:
23 April 1976
Symbolism:
The units origin as artillery is represented by the colors scarlet
and gold and its infantry assignment by the color blue. The sun
symbolizes knowledge and vigilance and a spear is emblematic
of leadership, protection and guidance; together they represent
the overall mission and capabilities of the organization. The
sun, spears, green mound and ivy blue bars were suggested by
the Great Seal of the State of California and refer to the unit's
home in the city of San Mateo in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Motto:
FLYING STEEL
Organizational Flag
Coat of Arms
New Coat of Arms and Distictive
Unit Insignia approved 2018
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