File:27th Finance Battalion COA.png

Description27th Finance Battalion COA.png	English: Coat of Arms of the 27th Finance Battalion, part of the New York Army National Guard
Date	29 January 1996
Source	27th Finance Battalion Coat of Arms
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

Description/Blazon

• Shield: Argent (Silver Gray) two swords palewise in fess Or grips Sable surmounted by a lozenge fesswise of the like, overall seven bezants in pale.
• Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New York Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent (Silver Gray) and Sable the full rigged ship "Half Moon" all Proper.
• Motto: FINANCE THE FIGHT.

Symbolism

• Shield: Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors traditionally used by Finance units. Black is for strength, constancy, solidity and stability; gold symbolizes excellence, high ideals and achievement. The two swords and seven bezants allude to the battalion's number (27). The swords signify military strength and preparedness. The bezants suggest coins and, together with the swords, refer to the motto. The lozenge is adapted from the Finance Corps insignia of branch.
• Crest: The crest is that of the New York Army National Guard.

Background

The coat of arms was approved on 29 January 1996.

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