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85TH REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 inch (2.54 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a fleur-de-lis Or voided. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "PRAEPARATIO ET COOPERATIO" in Red letters.

Symbolism
The shield is red for Artillery. The fleur-de-lis represents service in France.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 327th Field Artillery on 5 November 1935. It was redesignated for the 327th Field Artillery Regiment on 6 October 1942. It was redesignated for the 327th Glider Field Artillery Battalion on 11 June 1947. It was redesignated for the 327th Field Artillery Battalion on 12 October 1954. The insignia was redesignated for the 85th Regiment on 22 August 1960. It was amended to correct the motto on 19 June 1968.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, a fleur-de-lis Or voided.

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

PRAEPARATIO ET COOPERATIO (Preparation and Cooperation).

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is red for Artillery. The fleur-de-lis represents service in France.

Crest

The crest is that of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 327th Field Artillery on 12 June 1935. It was redesignated for the 327th Field Artillery Regiment on 13 October 1942. It was redesignated for the 327th Glider Field Artillery Battalion on 12 June 1947. It was redesignated for the 327th Field Artillery Battalion on 12 October 1954. The insignia was redesignated for the 85th Regiment on 22 August 1960. It was amended to correct the motto on 19 June 1968.





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