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98TH REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 inch (2.54 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a beaver sejant Or.

Symbolism
The shield is red for Artillery. The beaver represents the State of New York, the allocation of the organization.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 369th Field Artillery, Organized Reserves, on 23 May 1933. It was redesignated for the 369th Field Artillery Battalion, Organized Reserves, on 10 November 1942. The insignia was redesignated for the 98th Regiment, Army Reserve, on 26 January 1962.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, a beaver sejant Or.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Gules) the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kiston, sculptor) stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

SURMOUNT ALL OBSTACLES.

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is red for Artillery. The beaver represents the State of New York, the allocation of the organization.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 369th Field Artillery, Organized Reserves, on 24 May 1933. It was redesignated for the 369th Field Artillery Battalion, Organized Reserves, on 10 November 1942. The coat of arms was redesignated for the 98th Regiment, Army Reserve, on 26 January 1962.





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