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42D INFANTRY REGIMENT

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Distinctive Unit Insignia

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Description/Blazon

A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, semé of bees Or, a cross Argent, on a canton of the last two saltires of the field.

Symbolism

The shield is blue for Infantry. The Regiment was organized at Fort Douglas, Utah, in May 1917, from the 20th Infantry which is shown on the canton. The bees are taken from the arms of Utah. The Regiment is now recruited from Puerto Rico shown by the cross taken from the old banner of the island.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 14 November 1923. It was rescinded/cancelled on 28 January 1959.

Coat of Arms

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Description/Blazon

Azure, semé of bees Or, a cross Argent, on a canton of the last two saltires of the field. None None

Symbolism

The shield is blue for Infantry. The Regiment was organized at Fort Douglas, Utah, in May 1917, from the 20th Infantry which is shown on the canton. The bees are taken from the arms of Utah. The Regiment is now recruited from Puerto Rico shown by the cross taken from the old banner of the island. None.

Background

The coat of arms was approved on 4 June 1921. It was rescinded/cancelled on 28 January 1959.

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