Heraldry and Insignia of the California National Guard

185th Quartermaster Battalion

185th Transportation Battalion

185th Armor Group

 

Distinctive Unit Insignia

 

Design Approved: Approved initially for the 185th Armor Group 21 September 1970

 

Symbolism: The unit participation in three campaigns during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater is represented by the equilateral triangle adopted from the flag of the Philippines, and the three wavy bars. The assault landings of the Luzon and Southern Philippines campaigns are represented by the two arrowheads. The gold sun symbol, from the Philippine flag and Presidential Seal, and the scarlet scroll, signify awards of the Philippine Presidental Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation, respectively.

 

Motto: THE IRON WILL

 

Orgnizational Flag, 185th Armor Group

Battalion Color, 185th Quartermaster Battalion

 

 

 

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Updated 19 July 2017