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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The main colours are those of the Armoured Forces. The Dragon symbolises the might of the Tanks. The Fleur-de-lis symbolises campaings in Europe<br> | |||
and the roundels the operations during the Korean War. The Crest commemorates participation in the Korean War, with special emphasis on the <br> | |||
Naktong River Line. The Ying Yang symbolises Korea and the waves symbolises the Naktong River. The Mace symbolises Armour and represents the holding,<br> | |||
counterattacking , and hurling back of the enemy from the Naktong River Line. | |||
{{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]] | ||