U.S. Army / U.S. Army Heraldry / Unit Insignia / Distinctive Unit Insignia, Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, Coat of Arms / Regiments / 117 Regiment /

117TH REGIMENT
Skip Navigation Links.
Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 15/16 inch (2.38 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure on a chevron rompu Or three mullets of the field. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "BREAK THROUGH" in Blue letters.

Symbolism
The service of the former organization, the 117th Infantry, is indicated by the blue shield for Infantry. The chevron rompu represents the "Breaking Through" of the Hindenburg Line during World War I. The three mullets symbolize the organization's battle honors.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for 117th Infantry Regiment, Tennessee National Guard on 5 June 1934. It was redesignated for the 117th Armored Infantry Battalion, Tennessee National Guard on 28 July 1955. It is redesignated for the 117th Infantry Regiment, Tennessee National Guard on 11 October 1960. The insignia was redesignated for the 117th Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard, with description and symbolism revised, on 15 April 1997.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, on a chevron rompu Or three mullets of the field.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Tennessee Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, upon a mount Vert a hickory tree Proper charged with three mullets one and two Argent.

Motto

BREAK THROUGH.

Symbolism

Shield

The service of the former organization, 117th Infantry, is indicated by the blue shield for Infantry. The chevron rompu represents the "Breaking Through" of the Hindenburg Line during World War I. The three mullets symbolize the organization's battle honors.

Crest

The crest is that of the Tennessee Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for 117th Infantry Regiment, Tennessee National Guard on 7 June 1934. It was redesignated for the 117th Armored Infantry Battalion, Tennessee National Guard on 28 July 1955. It is redesignated for the 117th Infantry Regiment, Tennessee National Guard on 11 October 1960. The insignia was redesignated for the 117th Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard, with blazon and symbolism revised, on 15 April 1997.





Jump to Top