US Army Unit Crest: 168th Medical Battalion - Motto: MEDICAL AID AND SUPPORT
US Army Unit Crest: 168th Medical Battalion - Motto: MEDICAL AID AND SUPPORT


 
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Insignia Description
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in width overall, consisting of a maroon octagon charged with a serpent entwined pillar between six stars, all silver. Attached below, a silver scroll inscribed "MEDICAL AID AND SUPPORT" in black letters.

Symbolism
Maroon and white are colors traditionally associated with the Medical Corps. The column with the serpent entwined represents the strong medical support supplied by the unit. The stars allude to provision of command administrative duties. The octagon refers to the many phases of medical control and planning. The one column, six stars, and eight sides of the device allude to the numerical designation of the 168th Medical Battalion.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 30 January 1968. It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 14 September 1993.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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