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COAT OF ARMS

U.S. ARMY FINANCE CORPS

DESCRIPTION

SHIELD: On a gray background, a blue globe with gray gridlines.
Over the center of the globe, a silver sword with a gold hilt crossed
over a silver quill pen, with a gold-colored Finance diamond
superimposed where the sword and the quill cross each other.

CREST: On a silver and blue wreath, a gold griffin with a red tongue
and red claws standing with the right front paw raised.

SYMBOLISM

SHIELD: Silver gray and golden yellow are the colors associated
with the Finance Corps and are universally symbolic of the
Treasury and monetary matters. The globe denotes the worldwide
scope of the Corps' mission. The sword and the quill represent the
Corps' combat service support role. The diamond shape symbolizes
the public monies entrusted to the Corps.

CREST: The gold griffin represents treasure or money, and in Greek
mythology is the guardian of gold and treasure, thus symbolizing
the vigilance of the Finance Corps in safeguarding the public funds
entrusted to it.

Finance Corps Association
Post Office Box 10069
Fort Jackson, SC 29207