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272D INFANTRY REGIMENT

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Distinctive Unit Insignia

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Description

A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Azure, two fleurs-de-lis in chief and a battle-axe in base embrued all Argent.

Symbolism

The shield is in the colors of Infantry.  The two fleurs-de-lis symbolize the organization's campaigns in Europe during World War II.  The bloody battle-axe device was used as the unit's unofficial emblem in combat and the unit was known as the "Battle-Axe Regiment."

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 18 November 1954.

Coat of Arms

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Blazon

Azure, two fleurs-de-lis in chief and a battle-axe in base embrued all Argent. None. BLOODY BATTLE AXE.

Symbolism

Shield is in the colors of Infantry.  The two fleurs-de-lis symbolize the organization's campaigns in Europe during World War II.  The bloody battle-axe device was used as the unit's unofficial emblem in combat and the unit was known as the "Battle-Axe Regiment. None.

Background

The coat of arms was approved on 18 November 1954.

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