209th Regiment, Nebraska Army National Guard

209TH REGIMENT, NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

(Coat of Arms)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Gules, a chevron Or, in base several wavys counterchanged Azure and Argent overall a torch of the last enflamed Yellow.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Nebraska Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, an ear of corn in full ear partially husked Proper.
Motto: EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall blazoned: Per chevron Gules and Azure, a chevron Or and in base three wavy bars Argent, overall a torch Proper. All enclosed by a blue scroll inscribed "EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE" in silver.

Origin/meaning

The torch symbolizes leadership, knowledge and the unit’s training mission. The chevron denotes their support of all branches of the military. The wavy bars suggest the location of the unit in Lincoln, the capital and educational center of Nebraska, nestled within several springs and creeks which attracted the early settlers to the area.

The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was authorized on 24 Aug 1998.

Literature: Images and Inforamtion from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.