Distinctive Unit Insignia
- Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 11⁄8 inches (2.9 cm) in width consisting of a red embattled arrowhead charged with a gold fleur-de-lis flanked and surmounted on either side by a pierced green mullet. The device is supported by a tri-segmented gold scroll inscribed “READY” “POISED” “DECISIVE” in black letters.
- Symbolism
The pierced green mullets (simulating spur rowels) surmounting a gold fleur-de-lis represent service in Europe during World War II. The red embattled arrowhead simulates the spirit of the unit and is symbolic of the motto “Ready, Poised and Decisive.” The red and green together refer to the decorations of the French Croix-de-Guerre and the Belgian Fourragere awarded to elements of the Regiment.
- Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 November 1966. It was amended to change the symbolism on 29 January 1970.
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