489th Civil Affairs Battalion Unit Crest (Vis Amplificans Vim) - Sold in Pairs Dress Shoes Army Commendation Miniature Medal

Army Commendation Miniature Medal

• Comfortable and supportive elliptical bungee

Their motto is Arte Et Armis which translates to By Skill and Arms

The three stripes at the top are adapted from the flag of the Hawaiian Territory

The AFC is given to personnel for extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor

489th Civil Affairs Battalion Unit Crest (Vis Amplificans Vim) - Sold in Pairs Dress Shoes Army Commendation Miniature MedalUnited 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