United States Army Center for Military History

“ POINT OF THE DAGGER. Symbolism Shield: The background colors symbolize the unit’s ability to deploy worldwide in a timely manner; light blue refers to the air, green implies the earth/land and blue is for the sea. The pale denotes military strength and dark blue is the color traditionally associated with Infantry units and emphasizes the Battalion’s promptness to enable the Brigade and other Battalions within the Brigade with military intelligence, signal, engineer, military police, chemical, biological, and nuclear capabilities. ”

“ Gold is emblematic of honor and excellence. Background The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 16 September 2009. Flag a.Size: Hoist: Three Feet. 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. On the eagle’s breast is embroidered the shield of the coat of arms and the crest is above the eagle’s head. ”

“ Combat Engineer and Signal branches are recalled by the stylized fret and the lightning flash in chief. The stylized hexagon and embattled chief refer again respectively to the Chemical and Combat Engineer organizations. The black cross formy recalls the unit’s proud affiliation with the Duke Brigade. Black also denotes strength of purpose, yellow or gold signifies excellence. Crest: The bronze cross represents the three-time award of the French Croix de Guerre for World War II campaigns. ”