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Joseph McMillan
 
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07 June 2008 20:25
 

It’s just old-fashioned, not wrong.  No different from the old College of Arms style of saying "of the same."

 
Daniel C. Boyer
 
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08 June 2008 14:21
 

Joseph McMillan;59078 wrote:

It’s just old-fashioned, not wrong.  No different from the old College of Arms style of saying "of the same."


Well, it’s not wrong (I never said it was), and upon reflection there might be a few cases where its use could arguably be of some benefit to avoid confusion, but TIOH massively overuses it, at the least, and it serves no purpose whatsoever in this particular case.

 
Marcus K
 
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12 June 2008 06:58
 

Well I acctualy find that the term "of the like" in the example serves a purpose, to make the blason more clear.

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286th Support Battalion.

 

 

"Blazon:

 

Shield: Per fess Buff and Celeste a fess of fir (pine) trees on the top and wavy on the bottom Vert edged Or, overall a double warded key palewise of the like wards to chief voided by two billets of the field.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Maine Army National Guard:  From a wreath Buff and Celeste, a pine tree Proper.

 

Motto: VALOR VERACITY VIRTUE.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: Buff and light blue are the colors traditionally associated with Quartermaster, the previous designation of the unit. The Eastern White Pine is symbolic of Maine, the unit’s home state. The key denotes stewardship and reflects the command and control aspects of the organization’s mission, while the billets refer to the technological process involved in the unit’s capabilities. The engrailed simulates undulating water and alludes to the unit’s home site along the Kennebec River and also to the coastal waters of the State.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the Maine Army National Guard.

 

Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 286th Quartermaster Battalion effective 1 September 2001.  It was redesignated effective 1 September 2008, for the 286th Support Battalion with the symbolism updated."

 
Madalch
 
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12 June 2008 11:42
 

Marcus K;59185 wrote:

Shield: Per fess Buff and Celeste a fess of fir (pine) trees on the top and wavy on the bottom Vert edged Or, overall a double warded key palewise of the like wards to chief voided by two billets of the field.


I like the fess, but the use of "buff" is unforgivable.

 
Joseph McMillan
 
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12 June 2008 13:31
 

Madalch;59194 wrote:

I like the fess, but the use of "buff" is unforgivable.


Hmm.  Coming from someone in a country that’s made pink a heraldic color…

 

Seriously, the reason for buff is that it’s the branch color for quartermaster units of the US Army.  I personally don’t much like it as a tincture in arms, either, but it’s pretty much inevitable.

 
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12 June 2008 14:53
 

Joseph McMillan;59195 wrote:

Hmm.  Coming from someone in a country that’s made pink a heraldic color…

In my defense, I’ll point out that I still hold a grudge against the CHA for that particular crime.

 
Marcus K
 
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12 June 2008 16:42
 

Well then Madalch, we will not hold it against you grin

 
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13 June 2008 11:34
 

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416th Transportation Battalion.

"Blazon:

Shield: Or, between flaunches Gules (Brick Red) each charged with a demi-wheel issuing from flank Argent, a railroad track palewise throughout Sable surmounted by a sword point to chief of the third.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  From a wreath Or and Gules (Brick Red), the Lexington Minute Man Proper.  The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

 

Motto: READY RAIL SUPPORT.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with the Transportation Corps. The wheels and railroad tracks represent the unit’s mission to move large amounts of personnel and equipment by rail, in peacetime or wartime. The upright sword underscores military readiness and esprit de corps.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

 

Background: The coat of arms was approved on 20 November 1996."

 

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483rd Transportation Battalion.

 

"Blazon:

 

Shield: Gules (Brick Red) a lymphad Or sail furled, oars in action Sable blades Silver, bow and stern staffs each flotant with a flag and the mast with a pennant Azure, between three plates.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  From a wreath Or and Gules (Brick Red), the Lexington Minute Man Proper.  The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

 

Motto: IMPERAT AEQUOR (He Commands The Wide Sea).

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: Brick red and golden yellow are the colors used for the Transportation Corps. The lymphad is symbolic of sea dominion and commerce.  Pennsylvania, where the predecessor unit, the 483d Port Battalion, activated, is indicated by the three plates taken from the coat of arms of the family of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. The motto, “IMPERAT AEQUOR” (He Commands the High Seas), is expressive of the maritime activity of the predecessor unit.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

 

Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 483d Quartermaster Battalion on 16 January 1943.  It was redesignated for the 483d Port Battalion on 3 June 1944.  It was cancelled on 11 April 1969.  The insignia was reinstated for the 483d Transportation Battalion on 4 December 1996."

 
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13 June 2008 11:39
 

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615th Transportation Battalion.

"Blazon:

 

Shield: Azure, a sword Or enflamed of the like and Gules bearing on the grip a saltire couped of the second bearing a stylized Zia symbol Gules all between two sea lions addorsed Or armed and langued Gules, a bordure wavy Or.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard:  From a wreath Or and Azure a coiled rattlesnake Proper.

 

Motto: GUARDIAN OF THE FLAME.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: Crimson and light blue are the colors for Maintenance, the original designation of the unit. The sea lions, suggested by the arms of Luzon, Philippine Islands, denote the area where the unit served during World War II. The bordure is used to refer to the three Presidential Unit Citations awarded the organization for Manila, Bataan, and Defense of the Philippines. The flaming sword, suggested by the arms of Bataan, represents that heroic action, and also reflects the unit’s motto. The Philippine Presidential Unit Citation awarded the unit is symbolized by the stylized Philippine sun, and the annulet and saltirewise parallel rays simulate the sun on the New Mexico State Flag and refer to the unit’s location. Gold (yellow) refers again to the State flag and stands for excellence.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the New Mexico Army National Guard.

 

Background: The coat of arms originally approved for the 515th Support Battalion on 16 May 1994.  It was redesignated retroactive to 1 September 2006, for the 615th Transportation Battalion with the symbolism updated."

 

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757th Transportation Battalion.

 

"Blazon:

 

Shield: Gules (Brick Red), between two bars gemel Or, a pellet fimbriated of the second and surmounted overall by a lion passant guardant of the last.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  From a wreath of the colors Or and Gules, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

 

Motto: SOURCE OF POWER.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used for the Transportation Corps. The double bars simulate railroad tracks, and the black disc simulates a locomotive wheel. Together they represent the organization’s history as a Railway Shop Battalion. The Battalion’s three campaign honors awarded for service in World War II are represented by the lion from the coat of arms of Normandy and by the two sets of double bars.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

 

Background: The coat of arms was originally approved on 28 March 1963. It was amended to correct an error in the blazonry of the crest on 15 May 1963. The insignia was cancelled on 30 April 1969. It was reinstated for the 757th Transportation Battalion on 14 February 1995."

 
Marcus K
 
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13 June 2008 11:42
 

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1120th Transportation Battalion.

"Blazon:

 

Shield: Or, a bezant fimbriated Gules (Brick Red) charged with four mullets arched between the wings of a phoenix of the second; on a chief per pile reversed of the first and the second, in chief two arrowheads erect Sable and in base a sun issuant Proper.

 

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Arizona Army National Guard:  From a wreath or and Gules (Brick Red), a giant cactus Proper.

 

Motto: KING OF TRANSPORTATION.

 

Symbolism:

 

Shield: Brick red and golden yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Transportation units. The four stars and two arrowheads symbolize the unit’s World War II service, American Theater, New Guinea (with arrowhead), Bismarck Archipelago and Luzon (with arrowhead). The disc denotes mobility; the phoenix alludes to the capital city of Arizona, the home station of the unit. The sunrays suggest the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation.  The chappe/wedge shape indicates the Battalion’s objective to uphold the mission.

 

Crest: The crest is that of the Arizona Army National Guard.

 

Background: The coat of arms was approved on 14 April 2008."

 
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14 June 2008 17:31
 

I absolutely love the crest of this one!

 
Marcus K
 
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15 June 2008 07:10
 

Well it certainly says Arizona, doesn’t it?

 
Marcus K
 
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28 June 2008 08:38
 

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Shoulder Loop Insignia of the Central High School JROTC, Phoenix Union High School District Phoenix, AZ.

"Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a red shield bearing a yellow demi-sun issuing from base emitting three rays pilewise throughout and on a red chief a silver stalking bobcat; attached below the shield a red scroll inscribed “SABIDURIA Y VALOR” in silver letters.

 

Symbolism: Red and gray are the school colors. The bobcat is the school mascot. The sun and rays symbolize learning and academic growth and are adapted from the state flag of Arizona, the school’s location.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 1 November 1985."

 

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SLI of the Conway High School JROTC, Conway, AR.

 

Description:  A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Azure, a Wampus Cat Argent.  Below the device, a Blue scroll, folds Silver, with the inscription “WAMPUS CATS” in base metal letters.

 

"Symbolism: Royal blue, silver, and white are the school colors. The school’s mascot is the Wampus Cat, a legendary creature with six legs “four to run with the speed of light, and two to fight with all its might.” The Wampus Cat symbolizes courage, wisdom, perseverance and the Cadets’ fierce winning spirit.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 1 May 2008."

 
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28 June 2008 08:45
 

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SLI of the Central High School Complex JROTC; Macon, GA.

"Description: A gold color metal and enamel shield and scroll 1 7/32 inches (3.10 cm) in height.  On a green shield an orange horizontal band between an open book above two crossed quills above the band and two crossed muskets below the band all in gold color metal. On the orange band two crossed baseball bats between a baseball above, a winged foot below, a football to dexter and a basketball to sinister, all of gold color metal.  Attached below the shield an orange scroll inscribed “WE LEAD” in gold color metal letters.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia originally authorized 14 October 1968, for Lanier Senior High School for Boys was revised and authorized 6 March 1969, for Central High School."

 

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SLI of the Campell High School JROTC; Smyrna, GA.

 

"Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/8 inches (3.49 cm) in height consisting of a blue shield bearing a demi-Spartan soldier proper in armor with a red kilt and black plume grasping in his dexter hand, a sword and in his sinister, a black demi-shield. Attached below the shield, a metal scroll inscribed “WE CARE WE SHARE WE DARE” in blue letters.

 

Symbolism: Blue and silver are the colors associated with the school. The Spartan is the school mascot and reflects the military training tradition of the ROTC program.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 26 February 1991."

 

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SLI of the Calumet High School; Calumet, GA.

 

"Description: A copper color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall, consisting of a calumet fesswise, bowl blue and stem alternating gray and blue, feathered white and gray with six copper color horsehair streamers and issuing from the bowl a copper flame emitting a tricolored plume of smoke gray between blue, above, and white, below, arcing to the calumet mouthpiece and charged with a yellow star, all above a copper color scroll inscribed “NORTH STAR” in blue letters.

 

Symbolism: Blue, white and gray are the school colors. The calumet, the school namesake, is a Native American peace pipe. The star symbolizes the North Star and alludes to the values, advocated by the JROTC programs which direct the cadets’ educational and moral development. The copper color of the device reflects the natural resources of the land, the hardiness of the Calumet community and the valor of graduates of the program who have actively served their country. The calumet is decorated with eagle feathers to suggest the tradition of pride and distinction established by the organization.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 26 June 1990."

 
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28 June 2008 08:50
 

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SLI of Cape Coral High School JROTC; Cape Coral, FL.

"Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height, consisting of a gray disc charged with an orange sun surmounted by a blue Seahawk ascending above blue waves and all between two orange vertical spindle seashells resting on the ends of a blue scroll turned silver arcing below and inscribed “SEAHAWKS” in silver letters.

 

Symbolism: Blue and orange are the school’s colors. The Seahawk is the school mascot.  The sun represents academic excellence. The waves and shells suggest the locale of the school.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 24 December 1999."

 

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SLI of the Cape Henlopen High School JROTC; Lewes, DE.

 

"Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield reversed blazoned: Sable, a base Azure issuing from base a lighthouse Argent, lens Or, light rays throughout fesswise in chief Silver. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed “FIGHTING VIKINGS” in Black letters.

 

Symbolism: Blue and yellow are the school colors. The black area above the blue area suggests the night sky above the ocean and reflects the school’s location near the sea. The lighthouse represents the one which existed at Cape Henlopen until 1926; it was the second lighthouse established in the new world by European colonists. The lighthouse also alludes to the cadet’s dedication to school, community, and country.

 

Background: The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 14 November 1995."