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Insignia
Unit Insignia

  • Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold morion bearing the red Zia Sun Symbol from the State flag of New Mexico.
  • Symbolism: The Zia Sun Symbol was suggested by the State flag of New Mexico. The Spanish morion alludes to Coronado and the Spanish role in the early history of the State.
  • Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor bearing units of the New Mexico Army National Guard on 17 April 1972. The insignia was redesignated on 12 August 1985, for Headquarters, State Area Command, New Mexico Army National Guard.


Shoulder Sleeve
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

  • Description: On a yellow shield (of the same shape depicted on the coat of arms of the United States) 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) overall in width and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) overall in length including a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border, a red Zia Sun Symbol (in the same proportions as fixed by act of the New Mexico Legislature).
  • Symbolism: The colors red and yellow, the official colors of New Mexico, and the Zia Sun Symbol, the State's official emblem, were taken from the State flag of New Mexico.
  • Background: A shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, New Mexico National Guard on 28 June 1955. That insignia design was cancelled and the current design authorized for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, New Mexico Army National Guard on 7 March 1975. The insignia was redesignated for Headquarters, State Area Command, New Mexico Army National Guard, on 12 August 1985.




Crest
Crest for Coat of Arms

  • Description: That for regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard: From a wreath of the colors, a coiled rattlesnake Proper.
  • Symbolism: The snake appears on the State seal. The serpent is the classic symbol of wisdom and the rattler is the American symbol of independence.
  • Background: The crest for color bearing organizations of the State of New Mexico was approved on 5 July 1922.