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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Blazon
A silver or gold metal and epoxied shield shaped device 1 1/8 inch (2.86cm) in height blazoned as follows Argent, on a pile engrailed Azure an open parachute of the first attached to an arrowhead, point to base, Gules, all between two fortress symbols of the last voided of the first. Attached to sides of the shield, a silver or gold scroll inscribed MAHPIYAETANHAN in Blue.

Symbolism
Blue and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Infantry. The arrowhead signifies the location of the regiment and alludes to the Lakota Sioux, a Native American tribe from Nebraska. The regiments motto is in the Lakota Sioux language and translates to From the Sky and is visualized here by the parachute dropping between the clouds. The parachute canopy denotes the designation of the unit as Airborne. Two red fortress symbols denote the vital role of the Nebraska militia to the settlement of the West.

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Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Blazon

Shield. Argent, on a pile engrailed Azure and between two lightning bolts issuant from chief Or an open parachute of the first attached to an arrowhead, point to base, Gules fimbriated Argent.

Crest. For the regiments and separate battalions of the Nebraska Army National Guard From a wreath Argent and Azure, an ear of corn in full ear partially husked Proper.

Motto. MAHPIYA ETANHAN, translates to From the Sky.

Symbolism

Blue and white are the colors traditionally associated with the Infantry. The lightning bolts are symbols of speed and technology. The parachute canopy denotes the designation of the unit as Airborne. The arrowhead signifies the location of the regiment and alludes to the Lakota Sioux, a Native American tribe from Nebraska. The regiments motto is in the Lakota Sioux language and translates to From the Sky and is visualized here by the parachute dropping between the clouds.


Background
The coat of arms was approved on 13 March 2020.





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