File:272nd Infantry Regiment COA.png
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Coat of Arms (COA) of the 272nd Infantry Regiment, part of the United States Army.
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English: Coat of Arms (COA) of the 272nd Infantry Regiment, part of the United States Army. |
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| Source | 272nd Infantry Regiment Coat of Arms |
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Description/Blazon
- Shield: Azure, two fleurs-de-lis in chief and a battle-axe in base embrued all Argent.
- Motto: BLOODY BATTLE AXE.
Symbolism
- Shield: Shield is in the colors of Infantry. The two fleurs-de-lis symbolize the organization’s campaigns in Europe during World War II. The bloody battle-axe device was used as the unit’s unofficial emblem in combat and the unit was known as the “Battle-Axe Regiment.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 November 1954.
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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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