Wyoming 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 diameter overall consisting of the central design
of the Great Seal of the State of Wyoming all in gold on
a blue disc.
- Symbolism: N/A
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
State Staff and State Detachment, Wyoming National Guard
on 7 May 1937. It was revised to change the badge from a
gold disc to a blue enamel disc on 11 August 1937. The
insignia was redesignated on 22 February 1971, for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor
bearing units of the Wyoming Army National Guard. The
insignia was redesignated effective 1 October 1982, for
Headquarters, State Area Command, Wyoming Army National
Guard.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a blue rectangle within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow
border 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width and 2 inches
(5.08 cm) in height overall, a galloping horse and
rider, both yellow.
- Symbolism: The
colors blue and gold refer to the fact that Wyoming was
a part of the Louisiana Purchase and once belonged to
France. The horse and rider, having played a vital role
in the settling, development, and defense of the State,
are a well-known symbol of Wyoming.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Wyoming
National Guard on 25 February 1953. It was redesignated
for Headquarters, State Area Command, Wyoming 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
Wyoming Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, an
American bison statant Proper.
- Symbolism: The
buffalo is from the flag of the State.
- Background: The
crest for color bearing organizations of the State of
Wyoming was approved on 31 December 1923.
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