205th Engineer Battalion Unit Crest

205th Engineer Battalion Unit Crest

The 205th Engineer Battalion Unit Crest, officially known as a Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI), represents the 205th Engineer Battalion of the Louisiana Army National Guard. Headquartered in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the battalion carries on the engineering traditions and military heritage of its predecessor organizations.

The insignia was approved on April 4, 1973. Its scarlet diagonal cross, or saltire, symbolizes engineering support, construction, and crossroads. The red and white colors are associated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Additional symbols commemorate the unit’s predecessor organizations and their service during World War I and World War II, including campaigns in France, North Africa, and Sicily. The crescent also references Tunisia and the New Orleans region.

The scroll displays the battalion motto, “COME WHAT WILL,” expressing determination to accomplish the mission despite obstacles. The 205th Engineer Battalion serves within the 225th Engineer Brigade of the Louisiana Army National Guard.

• Unit: 205th Engineer Battalion
• Branch: U.S. Army Engineers
• Component: Louisiana Army National Guard
• Headquarters: Bogalusa, Louisiana
• Insignia Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) / Unit Crest
• Motto: “Come What Will”
• Approval Date: April 4, 1973

This 205th Engineer Battalion crest is a meaningful piece of Army unit heritage for service members, veterans, military insignia collectors, and collectors of Louisiana National Guard memorabilia.

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