Heraldry and Insignia
of the California State Military Forces
49th Military
Police Battalion
Current
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Design Approved: 22 April 1976 for 185th Military
Police Battalion
Symbolism: Service as infantry organizations
in World War II in the Aleutian and Europe is symbolized by the
two blue swords, a polar star, and a fleur-de-lis. The star is
further reference to the badge of the early law enforcement officers
and refers to the basic mission of the organization. The gold
roundel or bezant refers to the nickname of California known
as the Land of Gold and home of the unit.
Motto: FORGED FROM FREEDOM
Obsolete
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Design Approved: 22 April 1977
Symbolism: The sword with the divided disk
bearing the fleur-de-lis refers to service in Europe in World
War I and II. The wavy blue band simulating water represent serviec
in the Aleutian Islands in World War II and also refer to San
Francisco Bay and Alameda, home of the organization. The green
and red disk signify control and refer to the mission.
