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84TH REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold metal and enamel device 1 5/32 inches (2.94 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a griffin's head erased Or, langued Azure, in dexter chief a fleur-de-lis of the second. Attached below the shield a Red scroll inscribed "QUOD FACIO, VALDE FACIO" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
The shield is red for Artillery, the original designation of the unit. The griffin symbolizes a valiant hero, who rather than yield to his enemy, exposes himself to the worst of dangers. The fleur-de-lis indicates World War I service. The motto translates to "What I Do, I Do Well."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 326th Field Artillery, Organized Reserve on 7 May 1937. It was amended to add a motto on 4 November 1937. The insignia was redesignated for the 326th Field Artillery Battalion, Organized Reserve on 7 October 1942. It was redesignated for the 84th Regiment, Army Reserve on 19 August 1960.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, a griffin's head erased Or, langued Azure, in dexter chief a fleur-de-lis of the second.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors (Or and Gules) the Lexington Minute Man Proper. The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor) stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

QUOD FACIO, VALDE FACIO (What I Do, I Do Well).

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is red for Artillery, the original designation of the unit. The griffin symbolizes a valiant hero, who rather than yield to his enemy, exposes himself to the worst of dangers. The fleur-de-lis indicates World War I service.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 326th Field Artillery, Organized Reserve on 7 May 1937. It was redesignated for the 326th Field Artillery Battalion, Organized Reserve on 10 October 1942. The insignia was redesignated on 19 August 1960, for the 84th Regiment, Army Reserve.





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