Heraldry and
Insignia of the California State Military Forces
980th Quartermaster
Battalion (Fifth California)
Distinctive
Unit Insignia
Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device
1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned:
Per fess wavy Buff and Celeste three swords palewise in fess
points up to dexter, two keys wards up saltirewise to sinister
Or; in chief a demi-sphere Azure (Ultramarine Blue) charged with
a demi-sunburst of nine points of the first. Attached below the
device a Gold motto scroll inscribed SERVICIO APOYO VICTORIA
in Ultramarine Blue letters.
Symbolism: The color buff (gold) traditionally
represents the Quartermaster branch. The burst of nine rays refers
to the nine classes of supply the Battalion supports and recalls
unit origins in San Jose, California. Light blue refers to Infantry,
ultramarine blue alludes to the ocean and unit location. The
swords denote combat readiness on land, sea and in the air, the
keys signify the logistical missions of Service and Support and
their interdependence. The motto, in Spanish, recognizes the
large Hispanic presence within the Battalion and region of San
Jose. Gold denotes excellence and achievement.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was
approved on 4 June 2004.
Coat
of Arms
Blazon:
Shield: Per
fess wavy Buff and Celeste three swords palewise in fess points
up to dexter, two keys wards up saltirewise Or; in chief a demi-sphere
Azure (Ultramarine Blue) charged with a demi-sunburst of nine
points of the first.
Crest: That
for the regiments and separate battalions of the California Army
National Guard: From a wreath Or and Celeste, the setting sun
behind a grizzly bear passant on a grassy field all Proper.
Motto: SERVICIO
APOYO VICTORIA (Service Support Victory).
Symbolism:
Shield: The
color buff (gold) traditionally represents the Quartermaster
branch. The burst of nine rays refers to the nine classes of
supply the Battalion supports and recalls unit origins in San
Jose, California. Light blue refers to Infantry, ultramarine
blue alludes to the ocean and unit location. The swords denote
combat readiness on land, sea and in the air, the keys signify
the logistical missions of Service and Support and their interdependence.
The motto, in Spanish, recognizes the large Hispanic presence
within the Battalion and region of San Jose. Gold denotes excellence
and achievement.
Crest: The
crest is that of the California Army National Guard.
Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 4 June 2004. It was amended to correct
the English translation of the motto on 12 October 2004.
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Headquarters Company
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