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198TH ARMOR REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Or, a chevronel Gules, in base a dragon's head erased Vert. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "WE CAME TO FIGHT" in Red.

Symbolism
The shield is yellow (gold) for Armor. The up-thrusting chevronel and the armored dragon's head refer to the aggressive and armored characteristics of the Regiment.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 198th Tank Battalion, Mississippi National Guard on 7 December 1951. It was redesignated for the 198th Armor Regiment, Mississippi Army National Guard on 13 June 1962.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or, a chevronel Gules, in base a dragon's head erased Vert.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Mississippi Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Or and Gules, a slip of magnolia full flower with leaves Proper behind a trident Sable.

Motto

WE CAME TO FIGHT.

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is yellow (gold) for Armor. The up-thrusting chevronel and the armored dragon's head refer to the aggressive and armored characteristics of the Regiment.

Crest

The crest is that of the Mississippi Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 198th Tank Battalion, Mississippi National Guard on 7 December 1951. It was redesignated for the 198th Armor Regiment, Mississippi Army National Guard and amended to change the symbolism on 13 June 1962.





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