Company D,
97th Engineer Battalion (Construction)
History Page Three
Thanks to the interest and work of Harry Puncec, a member of HHC, 97th Engineer Battalion (Construction) in the Verdun area during the late 1950s, this page is possible. His inquiry and actions related to facts brought before The Institute of Heraldry resulted in the insignia and coat of arms being digitized and now displayed at the Heraldry's web site.
| DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA | COAT OF ARMS |
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Distinctive Unit Insignia:
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 fess Gules a square knot of the first. Attached below the shield a Red scroll inscribed "NO TASK TOO GREAT" in Silver letters.
Symbolism:
The shield is in the colors of the Corps of Engineers. It is charged with a square knot, one of the most important of engineer devices.
Background:
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 97th Engineer Battalion (Separate) on 28 January 1942. It was redesignated for the 97th Engineer Regiment on 5 June 1942. It was redesignated for the 97th Engineer General Service Battalion on 6 February 1948. The insignia was redesignated for the 97th Engineer Construction Battalion on 9 May 1952. It was redesignated for the 97th Engineer Battalion on 9 April 1956.
Coat Of Arms:
Blazon:
Shield:
Argent, on a fess Gules a square knot of the first.
Crest:
None.
Motto:
NO TASK TOO GREAT.
Symbolism:
Shield
The shield is in the colors of the Corps of Engineers. It is charged with a square knot, one of the most important of engineer devices.
Crest:
None.
Background:
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 97th Engineer Battalion (Separate) on 28 January 1942. It was redesignated for the 97th Engineer Regiment on 20 June 1942. It was redesignated for the 97th Engineer General Service Battalion on 21 January 1947. The insignia was redesignated for the 97th Engineer Construction Battalion on 9 May 1952. It was redesignated for the 97th Engineer Battalion on 9 April 1956.
UPDATED: 9 January 2015:
For additional information, unit correspondence to the authorized manufacturer, visit this compilation in PDF format, transcribed and prepared by Larry Castleman:
