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140TH 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: Azure, on a bend Or two Lorraine Crosses of the field; in dexter base a seven pointed star Argent.

Symbolism
The service of the former organization, the 140th Infantry Regiment, is indicated by the blue shield which represents Infantry. The bend is taken from the arms of Lorraine, and the two Lorraine Crosses are for the two major engagements in which the organization participated during World War I. The seven pointed star is the Corps Badge of the Seventh Corps, Second Division, during the Spanish-American War.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 140th Infantry Regiment on 17 May 1927. It was redesignated with description and symbolism revised for the 140th Missouri Regiment on 1 August 1997. The insignia was redesignated for the 140th Regiment on 23 January 2001.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, on a bend Or two Lorraine Crosses of the field; in dexter base a seven pointed star Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Missouri Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, a grizzly bear rampant Proper.

Motto

SIEMPRE LISTO (Ever Ready).

Symbolism

Shield

The service of the former organization, the 140th Infantry Regiment, is indicated by the blue shield which represents Infantry. The bend is taken from the arms of Lorraine, and the two Lorraine Crosses are for the two major engagements in which the organization participated during World War I. The seven pointed star is the Corps Badge of the Seventh Corps, Second Division, during the Spanish-American War.

Crest

The crest is that of the Missouri Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 140th Infantry Regiment on 17 May 1927. It was redesignated with blazon and symbolism revised for the 140th Missouri Regiment on 1 August 1997. The insignia was redesignated for the 140th Regiment on 23 January 2001.





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