Insignia Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold fleur-de-lis placed on a trilobate shape divided vertically into black and red areas with a white star between each branch arm, and the tail arms of the fleur-de-lis, and a white fusil radiating outwards between the top of each of the branch arms and the main stem of the fleur-de-lis.

Symbolism
The gold fleur-de-lis represents activities in France. The combination of black, red and gold alludes to the national colors of Germany, while the black and gold allude to the state of Baden-Wurtemburg, the red and white to the state of Hessen, and the black, red and gold again to the state of Rhineland-Pfalz. The black, gold and red colors also represent Belgium. The two white stars are symbolic of the two Campaign Participation Credits earned by the Battalion, i.e., Rhineland and Central Europe; as well as the Battalion's activities in Europe and the Far East. The two white fusils are symbolic of radio waves (impulses).

History
The distinctive unit was approved on 23 August 1966.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry