106th Transportation Battalion
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 29 Aug 1966. The description and symbolism was revised on 13 May 1993. It consists of a black disc bearing three gold fleurs-de-lis at the top and at center between the pinions of a pair of gold wings displayed and conjoined a gold wheel of eight spokes, the axle and spaces between spokes in red, and on each wing tip a brick red fleur-de-lis. Attached below the disc a gold scroll inscribed "PRIMUS INTER PARES" (First Among Equals) in brick red. Brick red and yellow are colors traditionally associated with the Transportation Corps. The wings and wheel represent rapid and efficient transportation by wheeled vehicles. The motto refers to the hauling record achieved by the Battalion. The fleurs-de-lis denote participation in five campaigns in Europe during World War II. Black, taken from the flag of Germany, is for the three campaign participations on German soil.
