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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Buckler represent the armour protection. The Arm is raised in the attitude of striking. The Tower emitting Water, symbolises the bitter fighting<br>
The Buckler represent the armour protection. The Arm is raised in the attitude of striking. The Tower emitting Water, symbolises the bitter fighting at the Roer River Dams. For this the Unit was awarded the Presidental Unit Citation. The three Spears symbolises advance through Normandy, northern France and Germany. The Escutcheon alludes to the Arms of Luxembourg, and stands for the Luxembourg Croix de Guerre, awarded for Liberating the Country.
at the Roer River Dams. For this the Unit was awarded the Presidental Unit Citation. The three Spears symbolises advance through Normandy, northern France and Germany.<br>
 
The Escutcheon alludes to the Arms of Luxembourg, and stands for the Luxembourg Croix de Guerre, awarded for Liberating the Country.
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