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362D REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 5/32 inches (5.48 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a pine tree Vert between in chief a fleur-de-lis and lion rampant and in base a bear passant all Or. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "ARMA TUENTUR PACEM" in Blue letters.

Symbolism
The pine tree is from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 91st Division. The fleur-de-lis represents the service in France, the lion the service in Belgium and the bear the allocation of the Regiment to California. The motto translates to "Arms Are The Guardian Of Peace."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 362d Infantry Regiment on 11 June 1925. It was redesignated for the 362d Regiment on 26 January 1962.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a pine tree Vert fimbriated Or between in chief a fleur-de-lis and lion rampant and in base a bear passant all of the third.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve: On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, 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

ARMA TUENTUR PACEM (Arms Are The Guardian Of Peace).

Symbolism

Shield

The pine tree is from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 91st Division. The fleur-de-lis represents the service in France, the lion the service in Belgium and the bear the allocation of the Regiment to California.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 362d Infantry Regiment on 10 June 1925. It was redesignated for the 362d Regiment on 26 January 1962.





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