Summary

Description551st Signal Battalion DUI.png	English: 551st Signal Battalion Distinctive Unit Insignia
Date	20 December 1942
Source	US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	English: United States Army
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Blazon:

• Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent, on a pile Tenné a bell of the first, two flaunches of the second, fretty of the field; attached below the shield a Silver scroll doubled Orange and inscribed "VIDEO ET MONEO" in Black letters.

Symbolism

1. In the orange and white of the Signal Corps, the wedge-shaped pile is symbolic of the driving force of the organization, the bell representing contact.
2. The V-shaped pile is also symbolic of victory; the interlacing or grill on each side represents the plotting functions of the organization.
3. The motto is translated "I WATCH AND WARN."

Background

1. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 551st Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion on 1942-12-20.
2. It was redesignated for the 551st Signal Battalion effective 1956-09-16.

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