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804th Quartermaster Battalion

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 12 May 1999, consisting of a shield in the configuration of an inverted projectile blazoned: Sable, a pale Buff Or superimposed by an annulet bearing four roundels crosswise all counterchanged enclosing a sword Gules. Arced across the shield is a blue scroll inscribed "PRIMEROS ADELANTE" in gold. Black represents oil and its derivatives. The annulet and the small roundels suggest wheels and bearings and the unit's Petroleum, Oil and Lubrication (POL) mission; to keep their battalion's motorized elements fueled, moving and lubed at all times. The upright sword and vertical bar refer to the number, "one" underscoring the organization's motto. Red is for action and valor; the sword also symbolizes total military preparedness. The colors of the shield are counterchanged suggesting teamwork and cooperation. The scroll and shield shape suggests a projectile referring to the unit's association with the 804th Antiaircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion.

The coat of arms was approved on 12 May 1999. The crest is that of the New Mexico Army National Guard. Shield: Sable, on a pale Buff superimposed by an annulet bearing four roundels crosswise all counterchanged, a sword Gules. Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Sable, a coiled rattlesnake Proper. Motto: PRIMEROS ADELANTE (First Forward). Shield: Buff is the primary color traditionally used by the Quartermaster Corps. Black represents oil and its derivatives. The annulet and the small roundels suggest wheels and bearings and the unit's POL mission to keep their battalion's motorized elements fueled, moving and lubed at all times. The upright sword and vertical bar refer to the number "one" underscoring the organization's motto. Red is for action and valor; the sword also symbolizes total military preparedness. The colors of the shield are counterchanged suggesting teamwork and cooperation.