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202D FIELD ARTILLERY 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: Per bend Gules and Or, in chief the ancient Zia sun symbol and in base a conquistador's head couped at the shoulders counterchanged. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "DESPEJAR VIA" in Red letters.

Symbolism
The colors scarlet and yellow are used for Artillery. The ancient Zia sun symbol is adapted from the state flag of New Mexico, where the unit was organized. The head of the conquistador, or Spanish soldier, refers to the troops of Coronado, who were among the first soldiers in the unit's home area.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 502d Field Artillery Battalion on 15 July 1958. It was rescinded (cancelled) on 11 May 1960. The insignia was reinstated and authorized for the 202d Field Artillery Regiment on 11 December 1996.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per bend Gules and Or, in chief the ancient Zia sun symbol and in base a conquistador's head couped at the shoulders counterchanged.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, a coiled rattlesnake Proper.

Motto

DESPEJAR VIA (To Clear The Way).

Symbolism

Shield

The colors scarlet and yellow are used for Artillery. The ancient Zia sun symbol is adapted from the state flag of New Mexico, where the unit was organized. The head of the conquistador, or Spanish soldier, refers to the troops of Coronado, who were among the first soldiers in the unit's home area.

Crest

The crest is that of the New Mexico Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 502d Field Artillery Battalion on 15 July 1958. It was rescinded (cancelled) on 11 May 1960. The insignia was reinstated and authorized for the 202d Field Artillery Regiment on 11 December 1996.





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