272D INFANTRY REGIMENT
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Coat of Arms

Coat Of Arms

Blazon

Shield

Azure, two fleurs-de-lis in chief and a battle-axe in base embrued all Argent.

Crest

None.

Motto

BLOODY BATTLE AXE.

Symbolism

Shield

Shield is in the colors of Infantry.  The two fleurs-de-lis symbolize the organizations campaigns in Europe during World War II.  The bloody battle-axe device was used as the units unofficial emblem in combat and the unit was known as the Battle-Axe Regiment.

Crest

None.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 November 1954.





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