69th Armor Regiment, US Army

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69TH ARMOR REGIMENT, US ARMY


Coat of arms (crest) of 69th Armor Regiment, US Army

(Coat of Arms)
Coat of arms (crest) of 69th Armor Regiment, US Army

(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.

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