223rd Regiment, California Army National Guard: Difference between revisions
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The service of the former organization, the 223d Armored Infantry Battalion, is indicated by the colors blue and white which represents Infantry. The fleur-de-lis, taken from the canton of the 185th Infantry Regiment, alludes to the descent of the 223d Armored Infantry Battalion from the 2d Battalion of that organization and also symbolizes the battalion’s World War I service. The sea lion represents service in the Philippines during World War II. The bell, for which Korea is noted, is for service in that country during that conflict. | |||
The Coat of Arms and the Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally authorized for the 223d Armored Infantry Battalion on 13 Jun 1956. They was rescinded on 5 Jul 1961. On 29 Oct 1997 the blazon and symbolism was revised and authorized for the 223d Regiment. | |||
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[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]: Imagesa and Information The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category: Granted ]] | [[Category: Granted 1956]] | ||