US Army Unit Crest: 297th Military Intelligence Battalion - Motto: VANGUARD
US Army Unit Crest: 297th Military Intelligence Battalion - Motto: VANGUARD


 
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Insignia Description
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per bend Azure (Oriental Blue) and Sable, in dexter base a gauntlet Argent grasping a lightning flash sword bendwise blade of the like, grip and pommel Gules, quillon Or. Attached below the shield a Black scroll doubled and inscribed “VANGUARD” in Silver.

Symbolism
The colors oriental blue and silver gray/silver are traditionally associated with Military Intelligence. The armored fist represents strength; the lightning flash denotes speed. The first seizes the blade of the sword to indicate readiness and vigilance. Black denotes dependability and suggests covert capabilities. The fist, upraised and grasping the sword, suggests leadership, highlighting the unit’s motto.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 December 1991.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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