27 Infantry Division
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Unit
Insignia
- Description:
Left: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 inch
(2.54cm) in height overall consisting of a black oblong
wolf's head erased facing the left in gold above the
motto "NEC ASPERA TERRENT" in gold letters.
Right: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 inch
(2.54cm) in height overall consisting of a black oblong
wolf's head erased facing the right in gold above the
motto "NEC ASPERA TERRENT" in gold letters.
- Symbolism: The
wolf's head is a glorified design developed as a result
of the nickname "Wolfhounds" for the 27th
Infantry. The nickname "Wolfhounds" was
adopted by the organization due to its service in
Siberia during the World War. The motto is that of the
regiment.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 31 Dec 1926.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Argent, the insignia of the Siberian American
Expeditionary Force Proper. Crest: On a wreath of the
colors Argent and Azure two krises saltirewise Gules,
hilted Or, in the upper eagle a crescent Argent. Motto:
NEC ASPERA TERRENT (Frightened By No Difficulties).
- Symbolism: The
27th Infantry was organized in 1901. It saw fighting in
the Philippines, particularly in the Lake Lanao
expedition. This service is indicated by the crest. The
regiment saw service in the Siberian Expedition
1918-1920, this is indicated by the charge on the
shield, the shrapnel case in blue outline with the blue
polar bear seated. The motto, "Frightened By No
Difficulties," has been used by the regiment for
many years.
- Background: The
coat of arms was approved on 1 Jun 1922.
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