195TH ARMOR 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:  Per fess enhanced wavy Or and Vert, five bulls' skulls two in chief Sable armed Gules and three in base of the first.  Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "PRAIRIE MEN OF STEEL" in Black letters.

Symbolism
The design commemorates the war service of elements of the 195th Armor and refers to the organization's mission and home area, Nebraska.  The bulls' skulls, suggested by the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 34th Infantry Division, symbolize the organization's service with that Division.  Also the bulls' skulls allude to Nebraska, cattle raising being a major source of the state's income; they are five in number for participation of elements in five World War II campaigns.  In addition, the bull, one of the fiercest and strongest of armed creatures, refers to the Armor mission.  The wavy partition line stands for the Platte River near which Kearney, the home area of the Regiment, is located.  The colors green and yellow allude to Nebraska's prairies and plains:  red, the color of fire, refers to Armor's fire power.  Yellow is also the Armor color.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 7 October 1970.  It was amended to revise the description and symbolism on 30 July 1971.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess enhanced wavy Or and Vert, five bulls' skulls two in chief Sable armed Gules and three in base of the first.

Crest

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

Motto

PRAIRIE MEN OF STEEL.

Symbolism

Shield

The design commemorates the war service of elements of the 195th Armor and refers to the organization's mission and home area, Nebraska.  The bulls' skulls, suggested by the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 34th Infantry Division, symbolize the organization's service with that Division.  Also the bulls' skulls allude to Nebraska, cattle raising being a major source of the state's income; they are five in number for participation of elements in five World War II campaigns.  In addition, the bull, one of the fiercest and strongest of armed creatures, refers to the Armor mission.  The wavy partition line stands for the Platte River near which Kearney, the home area of the Regiment, is located.  The colors green and yellow allude to Nebraska's prairies and plains:  red, the color of fire, refers to Armor's fire power.  Yellow is also the Armor color.

Crest

The crest is that of the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 20 May 1970.  It was amended to revise the blazon and symbolism on 30 July 1971.





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