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The shield is white for Infantry. The saltire represents service during the Civil War, the blue indicating that the organization fought on the Northern side.<br> | The shield is white for Infantry. The saltire represents service during the Civil War, the blue indicating that the organization fought on the Northern side.<br> | ||
The gold lion, from the arms of Great Britain, represents Revolutionary War service; the prickly pear cactus, duty on the Mexican Border; and the fleur-de-lis, service in France during World War I.<br> | The gold lion, from the arms of Great Britain, represents Revolutionary War service; the prickly pear cactus, duty on the Mexican Border; and the fleur-de-lis, service in France during World War I.<br> | ||
The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the Connecticut Army National Guard. | The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the Connecticut Army National Guard.<br> | ||
The coat of arms was approved on 1927-03-26. It was amended to correct the blazon of the shield on 1927-04-04. | |||
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