278th Chemical Battalion Unit Crest (Defensori Visium) - Sold in Pairs SBBP~148_ARJSAM-plate Navy Meritorious Public Service Award

Navy Meritorious Public Service Award Medal

sword and torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs branch insignia and denote the branch-wide scope and application of the design

rendering safe and disposing of all forms of ordnance from conventional to chemical/biological to even nuclear devices

Armed Forces to recognize military members who served active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm within designated geographical regions during the Persian Gulf War

" is emblazoned across the lower scroll and translates as

278th Chemical Battalion Unit Crest (Defensori Visium) - Sold in Pairs SBBP~148_ARJSAM-plate Navy Meritorious Public Service AwardUnited States Army 278th Chemical Battalion Unit Crest (Defensori Visium) Criteria: This product is the unit crest of the 278th Chemical Battalion. The unit's motto, "Defensori Visium," is emblazoned along the bottom scroll and translates as, "Protectors Of The Force." The dragon symbolizes mastery over the destructive aspects of Chemical warfare. The red "X" is adapted from the state flag of Alabama, where this unit is based. Also called distinctive