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White and blue are the old and the present Infantry colors. The castle wall symbolizes the walls of Mexico where the Palmetto Regiment saw active service during the Mexican War. | White and blue are the old and the present Infantry colors. The castle wall symbolizes the walls of Mexico where the Palmetto Regiment saw active service during the Mexican War. | ||
The palmetto tree alludes to the regiment of that name and the fort at Sullivan's Island, the station of the regiment. The palmetto and dead oak tree are also prominently featured in the State seal. | The palmetto tree alludes to the regiment of that name and the fort at Sullivan's Island, the station of the regiment. The palmetto and dead oak tree are also prominently featured in the State seal. | ||
The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the South Carolina Army National Guard. | The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the South Carolina Army National Guard. The arms were approved 7 March 1938, and the Distinctive Unit Insignia on 3 March 1938. | ||
[[Literature]]: Images from Wikimedia Commons | [[Literature]]: Images from Wikimedia Commons | ||