File:163rd Military Intelligence Battalion DUI.png
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Summary
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English: Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) of the 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion, part of the United States Army. |
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| Source | 163d Military Intelligence Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia from the U.S. Institute of Heraldry website |
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Summary
Blazon
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold Philippine sun surmounted by two gold anchors, in saltire, overall a Korean Taeguk in the colors of the Republic of Korea red and blue, all between two scrolls both originating at the horizontal arms of the Philippine sun and showing a gold reverse passing in back of the anchors, and each with a blue obverse, one arched across the top of the device inscribe "KNOWLEDGE" and one arched below the device inscribed "IS POWER" in gold letters.
Symbolism
The two crossed anchors allude to the two United States Presidential Unit Citations (Navy) awarded to the organization. The sun alludes to Philippine war service and to the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. The Taeguk symbolizes the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation and the Battalion's ten battle honors in the Korean War.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 13 August 1970.
Licensing
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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.
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| current | 00:31, 5 September 2021 | | 150 × 181 (56 KB) | Coldstreamer20 | {{PD-USGov-Military-Army-USAIOH}} |
