69th Armor Regiment, US Army

69TH ARMOR REGIMENT, US ARMY

(Coat of Arms)

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)

Official blazon

Shield: Per bend argent and vert on the first a panther passant on division line, head to chief sable.
Crest: On a wreath of the colors argent and vert between two ruined towers sable, the dexter charged with a fleur-de-lis or and
the sinister with and anchor of the like, a cubit arm in armor, the hand in a gauntlet proper grasping two lightning flashes fesswise gules.
Motto: Vitesse et Puissance (Speed and Power)

Origin/meaning

The Shield is in the Colours of the Armoured Forces Green and White. The Panther is a symbol of the power and striking ability of the Regiment. The two Towers symbolises service in Europe and the Pacific. The Gauntlet and lightnings symbolise armour and striking power.

Literature: Army Lineage Series Armor-Cavalry Part I Regular Army and Army Reserve.