File:255th Infantry Regiment COA.png
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English: Coat of Arms (COA) of the 255th Infantry Regiment, part of the United States Army Reserve. |
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Source | 255th Infantry Regiment Coat of Arms |
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- Shield: Per bend wavy Argent and Azure, in chief a wild boar rampant Sable, langued Proper, armed and unguled of the first.
- Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Motto: COR FERREUM (Heart Of Steel).
Symbolism
- Shield: Blue and white are the colors used for Infantry. The wavy partition line denotes the Rhineland, the organization’s first campaign. The European wild boar, noted for its courage and fierce fighting qualities, symbolizes the vigorous spirit of the Regiment and the European campaign honors awarded during World War II.
- Crest: The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 1 April 1954. It was rescinded on 30 September 1976.
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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.
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