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515TH 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 height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or, an Avanyu Azure enflamed Gules, a bordure gyronny of eight of the second and Gules. Attached below the shield a Blue scroll inscribed "ADELANTE" in Gold.

Symbolism
Red, yellow and blue represent the combat arms. The Avanyu is a traditional Pueblo Indian symbol and refers to the unit's home location in New Mexico. The border indicates the unit's heritage and relationship with other New Mexico units. The motto translates to "Forward."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 2 January 1998.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Or, an Avanyu Azure enflamed Gules, a bordure gyronny of eight of the second and Gules.

Crest

That for regiments and separate battalions of the New Mexico Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, a coiled rattlesnake Proper.

Motto

ADELANTE (Forward).

Symbolism

Shield

Red, yellow and blue represent the combat arms. The Avanyu is a traditional Pueblo Indian symbol and refers to the unit's home location in New Mexico. The border indicates the unit's heritage and relationship to other New Mexico units.

Crest

The crest is that of the New Mexico Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was authorized on 2 January 1998.





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