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152D CAVALRY 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: Azure on a bend between a fleur-de-lis and a prickly pear cactus Or, two cotises Gules. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "FIT TO FIGHT" in Blue letters.

Symbolism
The shield is blue for Infantry, the unit's original designation. The red cotises on the gold band are Spanish colors, representing the continental service of the organization during the Spanish American War. The cactus and fleur-de-lis represent duty on the Mexican Border and overseas respectively.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 152d Infantry Regiment on 15 October 1929. It was redesignated effective 1 September 2007, for the 152d Cavalry Regiment with the description and symbolism updated.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, on a bend between a fleur-de-lis and a prickly pear cactus Or, two cotises Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Indiana Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure a demi-lion rampant Argent holding in dexter paw a laurel branch Vert.

Motto

FIT TO FIGHT.

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is blue for Infantry, the unit's original designation. The red cotises on the gold band are Spanish colors, representing the continental service of the organization during the Spanish American War. The cactus and fleur-de-lis represent duty on the Mexican Border and overseas respectively.

Crest

The crest is that of the Indiana Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 152d Infantry Regiment on 15 October 1929. It was redesignated effective 1 September 2007, for the 152d Cavalry Regiment with the blazon and symbolism updated.





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