152D FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/32 inches (2.62 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a projectile bendwise, scintillant Or. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "ON THE WAY" in Red letters.

Symbolism
The shield is red for Artillery. The projectile with its lightning streaks represents the deadliness of artillery fire.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 152d Field Artillery Regiment on 24 January 1930. It was amended to change the description on 28 January 1930. It was redesignated for the 152d Field Artillery Battalion on 6 June 1955. The insignia was redesignated for the 152d Artillery Regiment on 27 April 1961. On 14 July 1972, it was redesignated for the 152d Field Artillery Regiment.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, a projectile bendwise, scintillant Or.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Maine Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Or and Gules a pine tree Proper.

Motto

ON THE WAY.

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is red for Artillery. The projectile with its lightning streaks represents the deadliness of artillery fire.

Crest

The crest is that of the Maine Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 152d Field Artillery Regiment on 24 January 1930. It was amended to change the blazon on 29 January 1930. It was redesignated for the 152d Field Artillery Battalion on 6 June 1955. The insignia was redesignated for the 152d Artillery Regiment on 27 April 1961. On 14 July 1972, it was redesignated for the 152d Field Artillery Regiment.





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