238th Regiment, Kentucky Army National Guard

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238TH REGIMENT, KENTUCKY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

Arms of 238th Regiment, Kentucky Army National Guard

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)
Arms of 238th Regiment, Kentucky Army National Guard

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Vert, on a saltire Or fourteen mullets Sable, three and three, four and four, overall a Torch of Knowledge enflamed of the second above in base a mullet Sable fimbriated Or.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Kentucky Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Vert, within a garland of trumpet vine clasped hands clothes at the wrist all Proper.
Motto: SEMPER DUCTUS (Always A Leader).

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: Vert, on a saltire Or fourteen mullets Sable, three and three, four and four, overall a Torch of Knowledge enflamed of the second above in base a mullet Sable fimbriated Or. Attached below an arced Gold scroll inscribed "SEMPER DUCTUS" in Black.

The Coat of arms and distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 1 May 2001.

Origin/meaning

Literature: Image Coat of Arms from Olompvo on Pinterest, Distinctive Unit Insignia from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.