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130th Finance Battalion
"Tarheel Paymasters"

When established in 1999, its coat of arms was approved on 15 Sept. 1999. Its distinctive unit insignia is a silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or (Golden Yellow), a mascle Sable charged with six plates, overall a quill pen Argent; all enclosed at bottom by a black scroll inscribed "TARHEEL PAYMASTERS", the nickname for North Carolina. The plates symbolize currency. The quill pen denotes signing of payroll and other documents; thus highlighting the mission of the battalion. The symbolism of the insignia is illustrated by the golden yellow and silver gray are the colors traditionally used by Finance units. The diamond is adapted from the Finance Corps insignia of branch. Black symbolizes "Tarheel State", the nickname from North Carolina. The plates symbolize currency. The quill pen denotes signing of payroll and other documents; thus highlighting the mission of the battalion.

The crest for the regiments and separate battalions of the North Carolina Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable, a hornets nest hanging from a bough beset with thirteen hornets all Proper. The shield is golden yellow and silver gray are the colors traditionally used by Finance units. The diamond is adapted from the Finance Corps insignia of branch. Black symbolizes "Tarheel State", the nickname for North Carolina. The plates symbolize currency. The quill pen denotes signing of payroll and other documents; thus highlighting the mission of the battalion.