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The shield is white for Infantry. The saltire represents service during the Civil War, the blue indicating that the organization fought on the Northern side.<br> | |||
The gold lion, from the arms of Great Britain, represents Revolutionary War service; the prickly pear cactus, duty on the Mexican Border; and the fleur-de-lis, service in France during World War I.<br> | |||
The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the Connecticut Army National Guard. | The Crest is that for Regiments and Separate Battalions of the Connecticut Army National Guard. | ||
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