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Description US Army Finance Corps Regimental Insignia
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Source United States Army Institute of Heraldry
Author US Army
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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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- US Army Institute Of Heraldry

Blazon

  • A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inch in height consisting of the shield adapted from the coat of arms and blazoned: Argent (Silver Gray), a globe Azure gridlined Or, overall in saltire a sword with point to sinister base Argent hilted Or and a quill Argent, superimposed at fess point a representation of the Finance Corps branch insignia Proper. Attached below a gold scroll inscribed with the words "TO SUPPORT AND SERVE" in blue letters.

Symbolism

  1. Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors associated with the Finance Corps and are universally symbolic of the treasury and monetary matters.
  2. The globe denotes the worldwide scope of the Corps' mission.
  3. The sword and quill represent the Corp's combat service support role.
  4. The diamond shape symbolizes the public monies entrusted to the Corps.
  5. The motto "TO SUPPORT AND SERVE" refers to the Corps' mission.
  6. The gold gryphon in the crest represents treasure or money, and in Greek mythology is the guardian of gold and treasure, thus symbolizing the vigilance of the Finance Corps in safeguarding the public funds entrusted to it.

Background

  1. The insignia was originally approved on 1986-09-08.
  2. The design was changed on 1988-06-01 to change the diamond from yellow enamel to a separate device in gold.

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8 September 1986

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