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The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the Arkansas Army National Guard. | The shield is blue for Infantry. The wavy bend, representing the Arkansas River, refers to the geographic location of the regiment. | ||
The cactus symbolizes service on the Mexican border and the fleur-de-lis service in France during World War I. The Great Bear's face from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Alaskan Department symbolizes service in that area in World War II. | |||
The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the Arkansas Army National Guard. The Coat of Arms was approved 6 January 1930. | |||
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