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215TH REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in dimension overall, consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Azure, three piles conjoined issuant from base Brn, edged Or surmounted by a lamp of knowledge of the like, enflamed Proper; a chief gyronny of nine Gules and Or. Attached below a Blue scroll inscribed "SPECIAL TRUST CONFIDENCE" in Gold.

Symbolism
The lamp of knowledge symbolizes the Regiment's light to guide and train soldiers. The conjoined piles allude to mountains and the Arizona landscape. The chief with the wedges signify the sun and the Arizona climate. The combination of the chief, wedges and blue field suggests the Arizona state flag, the location of the Regiment.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 4 January 2006.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, three piles conjoined issuant from base Brn, edged Or surmounted by a lamp of knowledge of the like, enflamed Proper; a chief gyronny of nine Gules and Or.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Arizona Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, a giant cactus Proper.

Motto

SPECIAL TRUST CONFIDENCE.

Symbolism

Shield

The lamp of knowledge symbolizes the Regiment's light to guide and train soldiers. The conjoined piles allude to mountains and the Arizona landscape. The chief with the wedges signify the sun and the Arizona climate. The combination of the chief, wedges and blue field suggests the Arizona state flag, the location of the Regiment.

Crest

The crest is that of the Arizona Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 4 January 2006.





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