489th Civil Affairs Battalion Unit Crest (Vis Amplificans Vim) - Sold in Pairs SBBA~Double~11241DBR DUI are worn on the

DUI are worn on the Army Class A Service Greens and Army Service Uniform (ASU)

these unit crests were originally approved in 1927 for the Chicago National Guard

a mariner's helm for water transportation

metallic Ribbon Mount can be used to mount 25 ribbons an 1/8" apart and staggered to the right side with a centered top row

489th Civil Affairs Battalion Unit Crest (Vis Amplificans Vim) - Sold in Pairs SBBA~Double~11241DBR DUI are worn on theUnited States Army 489th Civil Affairs Battalion Unit Crest (Vis Amplificans Vim) Criteria: This item is the unit crest of the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion. The unit's motto, "Vis Amplificans Vim," is printed along the bottom scroll and translates as, "By Broadening The Effort." The color purple alludes to this unit's Civil Affairs designation. The scroll and torch are adapted from the Civil Affairs branch insignia. The palm frond commemorates the