Heraldry and Insignia of the California National Guard

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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Updated 4 October 2018