West Virginia Army National Guard
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86
cm) in width overall consisting of a horizontally
divided background of green and black surmounted by a
horizontal repeat pattern of three gold mascles, those
at either side interlaced by a curving blue scroll
arching upwards behind the center mascle and the scroll
continuing downwards in scarlet curving inwards to form
a "V" shape at center inscribed "MOUNTAINEERS
ARE FREE" in gold letters.
- Symbolism: The
upper half of the mascles on the green simulate the
rugged mountains that gave the state the nickname "The
Mountain State." The black area simulates coal
mines and refers to the rich coal deposits within the
state. The colors red for action and blue for freedom
together with the State motto "MOUNTAINEERS ARE
FREE" reflect the hardy independence of West
Virginians.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor
bearing units of the West Virginia Army National Guard
on 17 June 1971. It was redesignated effective 1 October
1982, for Headquarters, State Area Command, West
Virginia Army National Guard.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a dark blue disc 2 3/16 inches (5.56 cm) in diameter
overall an ax and a rifle crossed in saltire above a
powder horn, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border all
yellow.
- Symbolism: N/A
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, West Virginia
National Guard on 18 September 1950. It was redesignated
with description amended for Headquarters, State Area
Command, West Virginia 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 West
Virginia Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, a
slip of mountain rhododendron in full bloom and leaved
Proper.
- Symbolism: The
mountain rhododendron is the State flower and appears on
the flag of West Virginia.
- Background: The
crest was approved for color bearing organizations of
the State of West Virginia on 4 April 1924.
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