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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Illinois Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure upon a grassy field the | Shield: Azure, four fleurs-de-lis palewise in bend between in sinister chief a Spanish castle and dexter base a prickly pear cactus, all Or. <br> | ||
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Illinois Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, upon a grassy field the blockhouse of old Fort Dearborn Proper. <br> | |||
Motto: PRO MAIORE SECURITATE (For Greater Security). | |||
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, four fleurs-de-lis palewise in bend between in sinister chief a Spanish castle and dexter base a prickly pear cactus, all Or. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed “PRO MAIORE SECURITATE” in Blue. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The service of the former organization, the 129th Infantry, is indicated by the blue shield which represents Infantry. The Spanish castle and cactus represent the Spanish-American War and Mexican Border service, respectively, while the four fleurs-de-lis are for the World War I honors of the organization. | |||
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 129th Infantry Regiment on 20 June 1933. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was amended to add the motto on 11 June 1968. The insignia was redesignated for the 129th Regiment, with the blazon and symbolism revised, on 21 May 1997. | |||
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[[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons. | [[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1933]] | |||