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The main colours are those of the Armoured Forces. The Dragon symbolises the might of the Tanks. The Fleur-de-lis symbolises campaings in Europe and the roundels the operations during the Korean War. The Crest commemorates participation in the Korean War, with special emphasis on the Naktong River Line. The Ying Yang symbolises Korea and the waves symbolises the Naktong River. The Mace symbolises Armour and represents the holding,counterattacking, and hurling back of the enemy from the Naktong River Line. | The main colours are those of the Armoured Forces. The Dragon symbolises the might of the Tanks. The Fleur-de-lis symbolises campaings in Europe and the roundels the operations during the Korean War. The Crest commemorates participation in the Korean War, with special emphasis on the Naktong River Line. The Ying Yang symbolises Korea and the waves symbolises the Naktong River. The Mace symbolises Armour and represents the holding,counterattacking, and hurling back of the enemy from the Naktong River Line. | ||
[[Literature]]: Army Lineage Series Armor-Cavalry Part I Regular Army and Army Reserve. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||