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===Official blazon===
Shield: Azure, a pair of tilting spears in saltire, Argent.<br>
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Mississippi Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure, a slip of magnolia full flower with leaves Proper behind a trident Sable.<br>
Motto: FIRM TO MY TRUST.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a pair of tilting spears in saltire, Argent. Attached below the shield a silver scroll inscribed "FIRM TO MY TRUST" in blue letters.

===Origin/meaning===
Blue is the color for Infantry and indicates the unit's origin. The functions of the Regiment are allegorically symbolized by the crossed spears heraldically representing dexterity, nimbleness of wit and ability to pierce, they being weapons of medieval times.

The arms and the Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 154th Infantry Regiment on 21 April 1943. They was rescinded on 5 Nov 1975. They was reinstated and redesignated for the 154th Regiment on 29 July 1999.



[[Literature]]: Images and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.

[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]]
[[Category:Army heraldry]]
[[Category: Granted 1943]]