Massachusetts Army National Guard
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in
height overall consisting of a white pentagon, one point
down, bearing a gold and blue wreath supporting a right
arm bent at the elbow clothed and ruffled blue, the hand
grasping a broadsword and in base a five-pointed star
all gold, all above a semicircular bi-folded blue scroll
folded back at each end and inscribed "ENSE PETIT
PLACIDAM" in gold letters.
- Symbolism: The
colors white, gold and blue are taken from the State
flag of Massachusetts as are also the Miles Standish arm
and sword and the star signifying one of the original
thirteen States. The motto is a contraction of the motto
on the Massachusetts State flag, which is translated as
"this hand opposed to tyrants searches, with a
sword, for peaceful conditions under liberty."
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor
bearing units, Massachusetts Army National Guard on 7
January 1974. It was redesignated with description and
symbolism amended effective 30 December 1983, for
Headquarters, State Area Command, Massachusetts Army
National Guard.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a red pentagonal background 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in
diameter with one side up a yellow and blue wreath
supporting a right arm bent at the elbow, clothed and
ruffled, the hand grasping a broad sword, all yellow.
- Symbolism: The
design is that of the crest of the State of
Massachusetts, which was adopted December 13, 1780. The
right arm of Captain Myles Standish is in the military
uniform of the period, the hand grasping a broad sword.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Massachusetts
National Guard on 5 June 1950. It was redesignated for
Headquarters, State Area Command, Massachusetts Army
National Guard on 30 December 1983.
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Crest
for Coat of Arms
- Description:
That for regiments and separate battalions of the
Massachusetts Army National Guard: From a wreath of
colors, a dexter arm embowed, clothed Blue and ruffed
White Proper the hand grasping a broad sword Argent the
pommel and hilt Or.
- Symbolism: The
crest is that of the State of Massachusetts, which was
adopted December 13, 1780. The right arm of Captain
Myles Standish is in the military uniform of the period,
blue sleeve with white lace ruff, the hand grasping a
broad sword with gold handle and steel blade.
- Background: The
crest was approved for color bearing organizations of
the State of Massachusetts on 20 March 1922. It was
amended to correct the description on 16 July 1923.
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