Category:151st Infantry Regiment Heraldry

Coat of Arms[edit]

Blazon[edit]

• Shield: Barry of three, Azure and Argent, a prickly pear cactus Proper between a sheathed Roman sword and a fleur-de-lis of the first on the second.

• Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Indiana Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure a demi-lion rampant of the first holding in dexter paw a laurel branch Vert.

• Motto: WIDE AWAKE – WIDE AWAKE.

Symbolism[edit]

• Shield:

1. The shield is blue for Infantry, the original unit designation.
2. The white fess charged with the Roman sword, cactus, and fleur-de-lis represents the Spanish-American War, Mexican Border, and World War I service, respectively

• Crest: The crest is that of the Indiana Army National Guard.

Background[edit]

1. The coat of arms was originally approved on 1932-02-01.

Distinctive Unit Insignia[edit]

Description[edit]

• A Silver color metal and enamel device 1⅛ inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Barry of three, Azure and Argent, a prickly pear cactus Proper between a sheathed Roman sword palewise and a fleur-de-lis of the first on the second; on a wreath a demi-lion rampant holding in dexter paw a laurel branch all of the second. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a bipartite scroll of the second inscribed “WIDE AWAKE WIDE AWAKE” in Blue letters.

Symbolism[edit]

1. The shield is blue for Infantry.
2. The wavy bend, representing the Arkansas River, refers to the geographic location of the regiment.
3. The cactus symbolizes service on the Mexican border and the fleur-de-lis service in France during World War I.
4. The Great Bear's face from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Alaskan Department symbolizes service in that area in World War II.

Background[edit]

1. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 1930-01-06.

Flag[edit]

• a.Size:

1. Hoist: Three Feet.
2. Fly: Four Feet.
3. Fringe: 2½”

• b.Description.

1. The flag has a solid background with an embroidered American eagle displayed centered thereon. In its right talon the eagle holds an olive branch; in its left talon, a bundle of 13 arrows, all in proper colors. Its beak grasps a scroll inscribed with the unit motto. Below the eagle is a scroll inscribed with the designation of the organization. On the eagle’s breast is embroidered the shield of the coat of arms and the crest is above the eagle’s head, except that Regular Army units with no wartime service are not entitled to a crest. For those organizations with an approved badge in lieu of a coat of arms, the eagle’s breast is feathered and the badge is located above the eagle’s head.

• c. Organizational colors:

1. Organization: Infantry
2. Background: National Flag Blue
3. Fringe: Yellow
4. Letters and Numbers: National Flag Blue
5. Scrolls.
   1. Outline:Yellow
   2. Background: White