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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Tiger symbolises the enemy-devouring qualities of the Unit. The Battle-Axe symbolises the offensive mission of Armour. The Volcano alludes to Mt Etna and | |||
Sicily where the Unit recieved its baptism of fire. The Eruption of flames refers to subsequent participation in thirteen campaigns in Italy, France, Germany and | |||
Korea. The Laurel wreath alludes to the award of two French Croix-de-Guerre. The Star alludes to the third award of the Croix-de-Guerre. The Hourglass alludes to the | |||
insignia of the 7th Division, with which the 77th Served during the Korean War, earning twice the Korean Presidental Unit Citation. | |||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]: Army Lineage Series Armor-Cavalry Part I Regular Army and Army Reserve. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||