File:253rd Infantry Regiment COA.png
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Description253rd Infantry Regiment COA.png |
English: Coat of Arms (COA) of the 253rd Infantry Regiment, part of the United States Army Reserve. |
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Source | 253rd Infantry Regiment Coat of Arms |
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Description/Blazon
- Shield: Azure, on a pile issuing from sinister Argent between two battle-axes fesswise, the one in base with blade to chief, a fleur-de-lis of the field.
- Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the common in Lexington, Massachusetts.
- Motto: QUINTA ESSENTIA (The Quintessence).
Symbolism
- Shield: The shield is in the colors of the Infantry. The fleur-de-lis represents the Ardennes-Alsace campaign. The battle-axe, a favorite Teutonic weapon and heraldic charge throughout the medieval period, is used to symbolize the organization’s Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. The pile denotes the successful sweep through France and penetration of Germany.
- Crest: The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 March 1953. It was rescinded on 30 September 1976.
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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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