207 Infantry Group
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches
(3.18cm) in height overall, consisting of a silver
snarling polar bear's face affronte with black facial
markings and red tongue and lips, surmounting at center
a black hilted silver bayonet and silver arrow crossed
saltirewise on a blue background and extending over and
within the folds of a red encircling scroll inscribed "ARCTIC"
at the top and "WARRIORS" in base in silver
letters.
- Symbolism: Blue
is used for Infantry and red is symbolic of courage. The
polar bear symbolizes bravery, endurance and strength,
and is indicative of the qualities inherent to personnel
within the combined role of traditional Infantry and the
military scout, as represented by the bayonet and arrow.
The bear further alludes to the "Big Bear Country,"
Alaska, home area of the unit.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 8 Dec 1978.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description:
N/A
- Symbolism: N/A
- Background: N/A
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