Category:279th Cavalry Regiment Heraldry
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Coat of Arms
[edit]Blazon
[edit]- Shield: Azure, on a bend Argent two lightning bolts Gules, in chief a fleur-de-lis of the second.
- Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Oklahoma Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure an Indian’s head with war bonnet all Proper.
- Motto: MOVIN’ ON.
Symbolism
[edit]Shield
- The colors blue and white are for the Infantry, the original unit designation.
- The white bend represents a baldric (sword sling), which is a mark of military honor.
- The fleur-de-lis symbolizes service in World War I.
- The lightning bolts allude to the swift striking force of the Infantry, and also present the Regiment’s assault landings at Sicily and Southern France in World War II.
- Crest: The crest is that of the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
Background
[edit]- The coat of arms was originally approved for the 279th Infantry Regiment on 1952-09-26.
- It was redesignated effective 2007-09-01 for the 279th Cavalry Regiment with the symbolism updated.
Distinctive Unit Insignia
[edit]Description
[edit]- A Silver color metal and enamel device 13/32 inches (2.78 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, on a bend Argent two lightning bolts Gules, in chief a fleur-de-lis of the second.
- Attached below and to the sides of the shield is a Blue scroll inscribed “MOVIN’ ON” in Silver letters.
Symbolism
[edit]- The colors blue and white are for the Infantry, the original unit designation.
- The white bend represents a baldric (sword sling), which is a mark of military honor.
- The fleur-de-lis symbolizes service in World War I.
- The lightning bolts allude to the swift striking force of the Infantry, and also present the Regiment’s assault landings at Sicily and Southern France in World War II.
Background
[edit]- The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 279th Infantry Regiment on 1963-01-21.
- It was redesignated effective 2007-09-01 for the 279th Cavalry Regiment with the symbolism updated.
Media in category "279th Cavalry Regiment Heraldry"
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