Category:125th Infantry Regiment Heraldry

Coat of Arms

Shield: Per chevron Azure and Argent, in dexter chief a palm tree Proper and in base in chevron eleven mullets of the first above a crowned lion rampant berry of ten Or and of the first, in dexter paw a sword of the fourth.

The shield is blue and white to difference it from the former coat of arms of the 125th Infantry Regiment, parent organization, now redesignated for the 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan National Guard.
The palm tree, eleven mullets (stars), and the crowned lion–all charges taken from this coat of arms–are applicable to the organization’s historical background.
The palm tree represents service at Santiago during the Spanish-American War, and the eleven mullets are for Civil War service.
The crowned lion taken from the Arms of Hesse symbolize the organization’s entrance into Germany during World War I.

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Michigan Army National Guard.

A Silver color metal and enamel device 1⅛ inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron Azure and Argent, in dexter chief a palm tree Proper and in base in chevron eleven mullets of the first above a crowned lion rampant berry of ten Or and of the first, in dexter paw a sword of the fourth.
Attached below and to the sides is a Blue scroll inscribed “YIELD TO NONE” in Silver letters.

The shield is blue and white to difference it from the former coat of arms of the 125th Infantry Regiment, parent organization, now redesignated for the 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan National Guard.
The palm tree, eleven mullets (stars), and the crowned lion–all charges taken from this coat of arms–are applicable to the organization’s historical background.
The palm tree represents service at Santiago during the Spanish-American War, and the eleven mullets are for Civil War service.
The crowned lion taken from the Arms of Hesse symbolize the organization’s entrance into Germany during World War I.

Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Michigan Army National Guard.

The flag has a solid background with an embroidered American eagle displayed centered thereon, in Proper Colors.
In its right talon the eagle holds an olive branch; in its left talon, a bundle of 13 arrows, all in proper colors.
Its beak grasps a scroll inscribed with the unit motto.
Below the eagle is a scroll inscribed with the designation of the organization.
On the eagle’s breast is embroidered the shield of the coat of arms and the State Crest is above the eagle’s head.
When a unit is allocated to two or more States, the Crests will be displayed in the order of the entry of each State in the Union.

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