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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Tower symbolises the Engineer compnent, the Key the security provided by the Military Intelligence and Military Police components. The Lightnings the Signal Component. The Parachute on the Hurt alludes to the Airborne Role and the 82nd Airborne Division. The Wings in the Crest symbolises swiftness. The Bayonet (Dagger) stands for World War I service as Infantry. | |||
The Blue disc with the spur symbolises World War II service as a Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Unit. The Plam Fronds allude to service in the Armed Forces Expedition and Southwest Asia operations. | |||
The Coat of Arms and Distinctive Unit Insignia, was both approved on 27 July 2006. | |||
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[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Further Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | |||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category: Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category: Granted 2006]] |