File:106CavalryRegtDUI.jpg
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English: 106th Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description/Blazon A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/32 inches (2.62 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess dovetailed Or and Gules, in base four fleurs-de-lis, three and one, of the first. Symbolism The shield is divided per fess dovetailed Or and Gules (yellow and red), denoting that the organization has served as Artillery as well as Cavalry. Red and yellow, being the Spanish colors, also indicate Spanish-American War service within the continental limits of the United States. The fleurs-de-lis on the red portion symbolize the combat operations of the organization in Europe during World War I and World War II. Background The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 106th Cavalry Regiment, Illinois and Michigan National Guard on 17 December 1930. It was amended to omit the motto on 6 July 1931. It was redesignated for the 106th Heavy Tank Battalion, Illinois and Michigan National Guard on 3 October 1949. It was redesignated for the 106th Tank Battalion, Illinois National Guard on 19 October 1953. The insignia was redesignated for the 106th Armor Regiment, Illinois National Guard on 13 December 1960. It was redesignated for the 106th Cavalry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard on 7 January 1965. It was amended to change the symbolism on 7 October 1969. |
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| Source | http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=3139&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services |
| Author | U.S. Institute of Heraldry |
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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.
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- 2007-04-19 00:59 Nobunaga24 236×268×8 (8296 bytes) 106th Cavalry Regiment DUI from [http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Cav/106CavalryRegiment.htm]
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