Arizona Army National Guard, US

ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, US

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

(Crest)

Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Description: On a seven-sided shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border 3 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) in width and 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height overall, the background divided horizontally yellow above blue, three red rays issuing upward from center point, overall two arrows crossed diagonally and a bayonet, point up, all white

Distinctive Unit Insignia: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 inches (2.78 cm) in height overall consisting of a White shield charged with the State crest of Arizona Proper (on a wreath Or and Gules a giant cactus Vert) all within a diminished Green border, and below a Gold scroll bearing the State motto "DITAT DEUS" (God Enriches) in Black letters.

Crest for Coat of Arms of Regiments and Separate Battalions of the Virginia Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, a giant cactus Proper.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The background of the shield alludes to the State flag of Arizona and the unit's location. The white crossed arrows are an Indian symbol of peace and reflect the unit's home area and heritage. The bayonet symbolizes the unit's commitment and readiness to fight to defend the nation.The first design of the shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Arizona National Guard on 17 February 1956. It was redesignated with description amended effective 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Arizona Army National Guard. This insignia was cancelled and a new design of the shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for Headquarters, State Area Command, Arizona Army National Guard on 5 August 1988.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: The cactus appears on the Seal of the State. As the original settlement within the State was of Spanish origin, the twists of the wreath are yellow and red. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the State Staff of Arizona on 26 July 1928. It was amended to correct the wording of the description of the insignia on 20 October 1928. The insignia was redesignated with description updated for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor bearing units of the Arizona Army National Guard on 6 January 1969. The insignia was redesignated effective 30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Arizona Army National Guard.

Crest: The cactus appears on the Seal of the State. The crest was approved for the color bearing organizations of the State of Arizona on 14 October 1922.

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