New Jersey Army National Guard
 |
Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
Gold color metal and enamel device 1 7/32 inches (3.10
cm) in height overall consisting of a Blue shield
bearing the authorized crest for the Army National Guard
of the State of New Jersey blazoned: On a wreath of the
colors Argent and Gules, a lion's head erased Or (Gold)
charged on the neck with four fusils conjoined of the
second.
- Symbolism: The
original settlements in the State were English and
Dutch. The coats of arms of both countries bear lions.
The original proprietor was Sir George Carteret whose
arms bore the four red lozenges. As the predominant
permanent settlement was of English origin, the twists
of the wreath are white and red.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
the State Staff Corps and Departments, New Jersey
National Guard on 8 November 1928. It was redesignated
for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and
noncolor bearing units of the New Jersey Army National
Guard on 8 July 1971. The insignia was redesignated
effective 1 October 1982, for Headquarters, State Area
Command, New Jersey Army National Guard.
|
 |
Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a Blue shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and 3 1/8
inches (7.94 cm) in height, the crest for the New Jersey
National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and
Gules, a lion's head erased Or langued Gules and
collared with four fusils of the like.
- Symbolism: The
original settlements in the State were English and
Dutch. The coats of arms of both countries bear lions.
The original proprietor was Sir George Carteret whose
arms bore the four red lozenges. As the predominant
permanent settlement was of English origin, the twists
of the wreath are white and red.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, New Jersey
National Guard on 21 September 1955. It was amended to
correct the wording in the description on 7 October
1955. The insignia was redesignated with description
amended effective 30 December 1983, for Headquarters,
State Area Command, New Jersey National Guard.
|
 |
Crest
for Coat of Arms
- Description:
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the
New Jersey Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors,
a lion's head erased Or collared four fusils Gules.
- Symbolism: The
original settlements in the State were English and
Dutch. The coats of arms of both countries bear lions.
The original proprietor was Sir George Cateret whose
arms bore the four red lozenges.
- Background: The
crest for color bearing organizations of the State of
New Jersey was approved on 5 July 1922.
|
|
|