United States Army Center for Military History with Images from the US Army Institute of Heraldry

“ A unit that is an integral part of a larger organization -- for example, a lettered company of a battalion or regiment. Organize. To assign personnel and equipment to a unit and make it operative -- that is, capable of performing its mission. ”

“ Description A silver color metal and enamel device 1 5/16 inches (3.33cm) in height overall consisting of a red enameled shield with a silver border bearing a black bucking horse in front of a six-pointed star and surmounting overall a silver pentagon, point up. Symbolism The horse and the six-pointed star, a symbol for guidance and achievement, represent the historical origin and great tradition of the Cavalry. ”

“ Fly: Four Feet. Fringe: 21⁄2” b.Description. The flag has a solid background with an embroidered American eagle displayed centered thereon. In its right talon the eagle holds an olive branch; in its left talon, a bundle of 13 arrows, all in proper colors. Its beak grasps a scroll inscribed with the unit motto. Below the eagle is a scroll inscribed with the designation of the organization. On the eagle’s breast is embroidered the shield of the coat of arms and the crest is above the eagle’s head. ”

“ The following activities took place at Fort Polk, Louisiana on 15 February 1957: 1st Tank Battalion Inactivated (less Company A) , and relieved from assignment to 1st Armored Division. Company A, 1st Tank Battalion reorganized and redesignated as HHC, 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment. 100th Tank Battalion Inactivated. 1st and 100th Tank Battalions consolidated and redesignated as 1st Cavalry Regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System. HHC, 1st Tank Battalion redesignated as HHT, 1st Cavalry Regiment. ”

“ The Corps badges were of simple design; most could be cut from a single piece of cloth, e.g., a four-leaf clover, a heart, a star, a winged horsefoot, a caltrop, and a spearhead. Such devices were easily remembered and readily identified. ”

“ Attached below the shield an Orange scroll inscribed "FONS COMMUNICATIONES" in Silver letters. Symbolism Orange and white are the colors used for Signal Corps. The telegraph poles and radio tower symbolize the battalion's functions. The five flashes are used to represent the organization's World War II battle honors. The motto translates to "Fountain of Communications."
Background The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 17th Signal Operation Battalion on 26 February 1953. It was redesignated for the 17th Signal Battalion on 16 January 1959. ”

“ Organizational colors: Organization: Adjutant General Background: Dark Blue Fringe: Scarlet Letters and Numbers: Dark Blue Scrolls. Outline: Scarlett Background: White d. Design Flags are alike on both sides. ”

“ Central Europe; Company C additionally entitled to Desert Storm: Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait; Cease-Fire; Decorations None 17th Signal Battalion Bibliography Goda, Bryan S., and Robert Prudhomme. Communications on a Mobile Battlefield in the 100 Hours War. ”