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Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description:
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 inches (2.78 cm) in height
overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent a bend Gules, in base an
eagle close of the last gorged with a collar Or bearing a Lorraine cross of
the second. On a sinister canton of the second a demi-sun Gold charged with
an Aztec banner Vert garnished of the field (for the 3rd Field Artillery).
Symbolism:
The regiment was formed from the 3rd Field
Artillery which is shown on the canton. The red bend denotes artillery
support. The eagle with collar, one of the supporters of the arms of St.
Mihiel, symbolizes the most important engagement in which the regiment
participated.
Background:
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 21st Field
Artillery Regiment on 27 November 1939. It was redesignated for the 21st
Field Artillery Battalion on 13 December 1940. The insignia was redesignated
for the 21st Artillery Regiment on 30 August 1957. Effective 1 September
1971, the insignia was redesignated for the 21st Field Artillery Regiment.
Coat Of Arms
Blazon:
Shield:
Argent a bend Gules, in base an eagle close of the last gorged with a collar
Or bearing a Lorraine cross of the second. On a sinister canton of the
second a demi-sun Gold charged with an Aztec banner Vert garnished of the
field (for the 3rd Field Artillery).
Crest:
On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules, a dolphin embowed Argent.
Motto:
PROGRESSI SUNT (They Have Advanced).
Symbolism:
Shield:
The regiment was formed from the 3rd Field
Artillery which is shown on the canton. The red bend denotes artillery
support. The eagle with collar, one of the supporters of the arms of St.
Mihiel, symbolizes the most important engagement in which the regiment
participated.
Crest:
The dolphin represents overseas service.
Background:
The coat of arms was originally approved for
the 21st Field Artillery Regiment on 5 February 1921. It was amended to
correct the blazon on 20 May 1921. It was redesignated for the 21st Field
Artillery Battalion on 13 December 1940. The insignia was redesignated for
the 21st Artillery Regiment on 30 August 1957. Effective 1 September 1971,
the insignia was redesignated for the 21st Field Artillery Regiment.
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