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192D SUPPORT BATTALION
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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: Azure a pale Or and per chevron embattled Gules, in chief a millrind Vert and in base a fountain. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Blue scroll inscribed "WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
The embattled chevron (red) simulating a fortress, symbolizes the historic El Morro fortress built in 1584 by the Spaniards for the protection of the City of San Juan. The heraldic fountain, a symbol for water, refers to the waves and water of the San Juan Bay. The millrind, an iron reinforcement fixed in the center of a millstone to support the stone as it revolves on its axis when grinding wheat, is used in heraldry as a symbol of support. The color green alludes to the island as a country of eternal spring and to its tropical vegetation.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 November 1970.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure a pale Or and per chevron embattled Gules, in chief a millrind Vert and in base a fountain.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, upon a closed book Gules with pages edged Or a paschal lamb couchant with staff and banner of San Juan (Gules a cross Argent) all Proper.

Motto

WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT.

Symbolism

Shield

The embattled chevron (red) simulating a fortress, symbolizes the historic El Morro fortress built in 1584 by the Spaniards for the protection of the City of San Juan. The heraldic fountain, a symbol for water, refers to the waves and water of the San Juan Bay. The millrind, an iron reinforcement fixed in the center of a millstone to support the stone as it revolves on its axis when grinding wheat, is used in heraldry as a symbol of support. The color green alludes to the island as a country of eternal spring and to its tropical vegetation.

Crest

The crest is that of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 9 December 1969.





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