US Army Unit Crest: 249th Engineer Battalion - Motto: BUILD SUPPORT SUSTAIN
US Army Unit Crest: 249th Engineer Battalion - Motto: BUILD SUPPORT SUSTAIN


 
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Insignia Description
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron Gules and Argent, in chief four fleurs-de-lis two and two of the second, and in base a lion rampant Sable langued of the first. Attached below and to the sides of the shield is a tripartite Silver scroll inscribed “BUILD SUPPORT SUSTAIN” in Black letters.

Symbolism
Scarlet and white are the colors for the Corps of Engineers. The four fleurs-de-lis symbolize the battalion’s four European battle honors for service during World War II. The lion, suggested by the Belgian coat of arms, alludes to the Belgian Army citation awarded the organization.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 9 November 1965.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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