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209TH REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall blazoned: Per chevron Gules and Azure, a chevron Or and in base three wavy bars Argent, overall a torch Proper. All enclosed by a blue scroll inscribed "EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE" in silver.

Symbolism
The torch symbolizes leadership, knowledge and the unit's training mission. The chevron denotes their support of all branches of the military. The wavy bars suggest the location of the unit in Lincoln, the capital and educational center of Nebraska, nestled within several springs and creeks which attracted the early settlers to the area.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 24 Aug 1998.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, a chevron Or, in base several wavys counterchanged Azure and Argent overall a torch of the last enflamed Yellow.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Nebraska Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Gules, an ear of corn in full ear partially husked Proper.

Motto

EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE.

Symbolism

Shield

The torch symbolizes leadership, knowledge and the unit's training mission. The chevron denotes their support of all branches of the military. The wavy bars suggest the location of the unit in Lincoln, the capital and educational center of Nebraska, nestled within several springs and creeks which attracted the early settlers to the area.

Crest

The crest is that of the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 24 Aug 1998.





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