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WYOMING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, US

Coat of arms (crest) of Wyoming Army National Guard, US

(Shoulder Sleeve Insignia)
Coat of arms (crest) of Wyoming Army National Guard, US

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)
Coat of arms (crest) of Wyoming Army National Guard, US

(Crest)


Official blazon

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a blue rectangle within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height overall, a galloping horse and rider, both yellow.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in diameter overall consisting of the central design of the Great Seal of the State of Wyoming all in gold on a blue disc.

Crest. Description: That for regiments and separate battalions of the Wyoming Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, an American bison statant Proper.

Origin/meaning

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The colors blue and gold refer to the fact that Wyoming was a part of the Louisiana Purchase and once belonged to France. The horse and rider, having played a vital role in the settling, development, and defense of the State, are a well-known symbol of Wyoming. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Wyoming National Guard on 25 February 1953. It was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, Wyoming Army National Guard on 30 December 1983.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for State Staff and State Detachment, Wyoming National Guard on 7 May 1937. It was revised to change the badge from a gold disc to a blue enamel disc on 11 August 1937. The insignia was redesignated on 22 February 1971, for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor bearing units of the Wyoming Army National Guard. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 1982, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Wyoming Army National Guard.

Crest: The buffalo is from the flag of the State. The crest for color bearing organizations of the State of Wyoming was approved on 31 December 1923.


Literature: Images and Information form The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.


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