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154TH REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a pair of tilting spears in saltire, Argent. Attached below the shield a silver scroll inscribed "FIRM TO MY TRUST" in blue letters.

Symbolism
Blue is the color for Infantry and indicates the unit's origin. The functions of the Regiment are allegorically symbolized by the crossed spears heraldically representing dexterity, nimbleness of wit and ability to pierce, they being weapons of the medieval times.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 21 Apr 1943, for the 154th Infantry Regiment. On 5 Nov 1975, it was rescinded. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 154th Regiment on 29 Jul 1999.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a pair of tilting spears in saltire, Argent.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Mississippi Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure, a slip of magnolia full flower with leaves Proper behind a trident Sable.

Motto

FIRM TO MY TRUST.

Symbolism

Shield

Blue is the color for Infantry and indicates the unit's origin. The functions of the Regiment are allegorically symbolized by the crossed spears heraldically representing dexterity, nimbleness of wit and ability to pierce, they being weapons of medieval times.

Crest

The crest is that of the Mississippi Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 154th Infantry Regiment on 21 Apr 1943. It was rescinded on 5 Nov 1975. The coat of arms was reinstated and redesignated for the 154th Regiment on 29 Jul 1999.





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