File:108th Medical Battalion COA.jpg

Description108th Medical Battalion COA.jpg	English: Coat of Arms (COA) of the 108th Medical Battalion, part of the Illinois Army National Guard.
Date	15 June 1927
Source	108th Medical Battalion from the Institute of Heraldry website
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

• Shield: Per bend Sanguine and Argent, in chief between three mullets the Chausse Gate of Verdun, all Or, and in base a rattlesnake coiled to strike Proper.
• Crest: That for the regiments of the Illinois Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Sanguine upon a grassy field the blockhouse of old Fort Dearborn Proper.
• Motto: "Servamus" ("We Conserve")

• Shield: The shield is sanguine (the nearest heraldic tincture to maroon) and argent (white) the Army Medical Department colors. The Chausse Gate of Verdun (from the Verdun medal) and the three mullets (stars) represent the four major engagements in which the predecessor organization participated during World War I, its chief engagement being in the vicinity of Verdun. The rattlesnake is for Mexican Border service.
• Crest: The crest is that of the Illinois Army National Guard.

The coat of arms was originally approved for the 108th Medical Regiment on 15 June 1927. It was redesignated for the 108th Medical Battalion on 18 September 1942. The insignia was cancelled on 23 May 1969. It was reinstated effective 1 September 2008, for the 108th Medical Battalion.

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