Illinois Army National Guard
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02
cm) in height overall consisting of a green sprig of
oak, consisting of two leaves and an acorn surmounting
in base the gray blockhouse of old Fort Dearborn (that
from the Illinois Army National Guard crest) and all
above a red scroll, the ends terminating at opposite
sides of the fort inscribed "WE ACCOMMODATE"
in gold letters.
- Symbolism: The
sprig of oak, symbolic of valor, bravery and courage,
together with the blockhouse of Fort Dearborn, one of
the earliest and most famous of the military
establishments of the United States in the Northwest
territory, allude to the attributes and home area of the
organization. The oak further refers to the state tree
of Illinois.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor
bearing units of the Illinois Army National Guard on 3
May 1971. The insignia was redesignated and amended to
revise the description and symbolism for Headquarters,
State Area Command, Illinois Army National Guard
effective 30 December 1983.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a blue shield 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 1/2
inches (6.35 cm) in width, a yellow silhouetted head of
Abraham Lincoln.
- Symbolism: N/A
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Illinois
National Guard on 16 February 1949. The insignia was
redesignated with description amended for the
Headquarters, State Area Command, Illinois Army National
Guard on 30 December 1983.
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Crest
for Coat of Arms
- Description:
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the
Illinois Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors,
upon a grassy field the blockhouse of old Fort Dearborn
Proper.
- Symbolism: The
Fort Dearborn Blockhouse represents one of the earliest
and most famous of the military establishments of the
United States in the Northwest Territory. While not the
first place in Illinois to have an American garrison, it
was in reality the first permanent fort established.
- Background: The
crest was approved for color bearing organizations of
the State of Illinois on 5 February 1923. The crest was
amended to change the wording of the approval on 14
August 1924.
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