Arizona Army National Guard
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 inches (2.78
cm) in height overall consisting of a White shield
charged with the State crest of Arizona Proper (on a
wreath Or and Gules a giant cactus Vert) all within a
diminished Green border, and below a Gold scroll bearing
the State motto "DITAT DEUS" (God Enriches) in
Black letters.
- Symbolism: The
cactus appears on the Seal of the State. As the original
settlement within the State was of Spanish origin, the
twists of the wreath are yellow and red.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
the State Staff of Arizona on 26 July 1928. It was
amended to correct the wording of the description of the
insignia on 20 October 1928. The insignia was
redesignated with description updated for Headquarters
and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor bearing units
of the Arizona Army National Guard on 6 January 1969.
The insignia was redesignated effective 30 December
1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Arizona Army
National Guard.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a seven-sided shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white
border 3 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) in width and 3 1/2 inches
(8.89 cm) in height overall, the background divided
horizontally yellow above blue, three red rays issuing
upward from center point, overall two arrows crossed
diagonally and a bayonet, point up, all white.
- Symbolism: The
background of the shield alludes to the State flag of
Arizona and the unit's location. The white crossed
arrows are an Indian symbol of peace and reflect the
unit's home area and heritage. The bayonet symbolizes
the unit's commitment and readiness to fight to defend
the nation.
- Background: The
first design of the shoulder sleeve insignia was
approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment, Arizona National Guard on 17 February 1956.
It was redesignated with description amended effective
30 December 1983, for Headquarters, State Area Command,
Arizona Army National Guard. This insignia was cancelled
and a new design of the shoulder sleeve insignia was
approved for Headquarters, State Area Command, Arizona
Army National Guard on 5 August 1988.
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Crest
for Coat of Arms
- Description:
That for regiments and separate battalions of the
Arizona Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, a
giant cactus Proper.
- Symbolism: The
cactus appears on the Seal of the State.
- Background: The
crest was approved for the color bearing organizations
of the State of Arizona on 14 October 1922.
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