Heraldry and Insignia of the California
State Military Forces
740th Ordnance Maintenance Company
Distinctive
Unit Insignia worn During World War II
Distinctive
Unit Insignia worn 1946-1954
Symbolism: Red and gold are the colors of
the Ordnance Corps. The design is a variation of the 40th Infantry
Division Distinctive Unit Insignia. The crests represent California,
Nevada and Utah which made up the original 40th Division. The
fluer de lis represents World War I while that water buffalo
symbolizes the Pacific Theater in World War II
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