Commonly called a unit crest, this Distinctive Unit (DUI) Insignia was approved for the 427th Support Battalion on 11 August 1995 and is now worn by members of the 427th Brigade Support Battalion. Buff (gold) and scarlet, used for the background of the shield portion of the insignia and the scroll and crossed thunderbolts respectively, are colors traditionally used by Support units, while the black of the winged horse stands for strength and solidarity. The thunderbolts form a saltire (“x” shape), a longtime heraldic symbol of support, that also represents the four areas of service provided by the Battalion: Medical, Ordnance, Quartermaster, and Transportation.
The winged horse, Pegasus, comes from Greek mythology and is the embodiment of vigilance and dedication. After serving as the steed for the hero Bellerophon, Pegasus eventually flew riderless to Mount Olympus where he became a “pack horse” for Zeus, carrying his thunderbolts and, like the Battalion, always standing ready to serve and carry out a mission. “Strength From Support” is the Battalion motto.
Distinctive Unit Insignias are worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam. Full guidance on wear of the DUI is found in DA Pamphlet 670-1,
Section 21-22, "Distinctive unit insignia."
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A unit in the New York Army National Guard, the 427th Brigade Support Battalion is assigned to Headquarters, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat, 42nd Infantry Division. In addition to its HQ and HQ Company located in Syracuse, New York, the Battalion comprises three Companies (A, B, and C). In April 2014, Company C was named in Permanent Order 093-07 as the recipient Company C a Meritorious Unit Commendation for its service between 29 March and 10 September 2012 while attached or assigned to the 1st Medical Brigade and tasked with helping it provide medical support and health-care policy oversight to the United States and Coalition Forces in the various Regional Command supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.