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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”