515th Regiment, New Mexico Army National Guard
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515TH REGIMENT, NEW MEXICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
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(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield: Or, an Avanyu Azure enflamed Gules, a bordure gyronny of eight of the second and Gules.
Crest: That for regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, a coiled rattlesnake Proper.
Motto: ADELANTE (Forward).
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: Or, an Avanyu Azure enflamed Gules, a bordure gyronny of eight of the second and Gules. Attached below the shield a Blue scroll inscribed "ADELANTE" in Gold
Origin/meaning
Red, yellow and blue represent the combat arms. The Avanyu is a traditional Pueblo Indian symbol and refers to the unit's home location in New Mexico. The border indicates the unit's heritage and relationship to other New Mexico units.
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia was authorized on 2 January 1998. Literature: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.