File:169th Regiment (former 169th Infantry Regiment) Coat of Arms.png
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Shield Argent, a saltire between in pale a fleur-de-lis, both Azure and a prickly pear cactus Vert; on a chief Gules a lion passant guardant Or armed, langued and eyed Azure. Crest That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Connecticut Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure, a grapevine supported and fructed Proper. Motto ARMIS STANT LEGES (Laws Are Maintained By Force Of Arms). Symbolism Shield The service of the former organization, the 169th Infantry Regiment, is indicated by the shield which is white for Infantry. The saltire symbolizes Civil War service; the fleur-de-lis World War service; and the cactus, Mexican Border duty. The red chief charged with the gold lion represents Revolutionary War service against the British "Red Coats," the lion being taken from the British coat of arms. Crest The crest is that of the Connecticut Army National Guard. Background The coat of arms was originally approved for the 169th Infantry Regiment on 2 March 1927. It was redesignated for the 169th Regiment with the blazon and symbolism revised on 17 September 1997. |
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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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