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Summary[edit]

That for regiments and separate battalions of the Guam Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, a demi-sun Or bearing a stylized shield Gules, charged with a triton shell Proper, all superimposed by a triple-arched gateway of the Spanish period, also Proper.

Symbolism[edit]

The arched gateway is a symbol of Guam. The demi-sun alludes to the fact that, in terms of time, Guam lies half a day ahead of the continental United States. The stylized shield-shaped, adapted from the Great Seal of the Territory of Guam, suggests a traditional Chamorros weapon. Red, denoting courage and sacrifice, honors the Guamanians who died for the American cause in World War II. The triton is native to Micronesia and has traditionally been fashioned into signal horns, symbolizing vigilance and military preparedness.

Background[edit]

The crest was approved for the Territory of Guam on 29 September 1993.

Licensing[edit]

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. Deutsch ∙ English ∙ فارسی ∙ 日本語 ∙ русский ∙ +/−