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108TH INFANTRY 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:  Azure, a fasces in pale, the rods Argent banded of the first, the axe Or, supported by two lions the dexter rampant guardant, the sinister rampant, both of the last.  Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Blue scroll inscribed "VIRTUTE NON VERBIS" in Gold letters.

Symbolism
The shield is Infantry blue; in the center the fasces representing France and on either side and supporting it the lions of Great Britain and Belgium in gold.  The motto translates to "By Valor, Not By Words."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 108th Infantry Regiment on 29 April 1925.  It was amended to delete the motto on 1 October 1925.  It was redesignated for the 108th Armored Infantry Battalion and amended to add the motto on 22 March 1957.  The insignia was redesignated for the 108th Infantry Regiment on 19 March 1962.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a fasces in pale, the rods Argent banded of the first, the axe Or, supported by two lions the dexter rampant guardant, the sinister rampant, both of the last, armed and langued Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New York Army National Guard:  On a wreath Argent and Azure, the full rigged ship "Half Moon," all Proper.

Motto

VIRTUTE NON VERBIS (By Valor, Not By Words).

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is Infantry blue; in the center the fasces representing France and on either side and supporting it the lions of Great Britain and Belgium in gold.

Crest

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

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 108th Infantry Regiment on 30 June 1924.  It was amended to correct and clarify the blazon of the shield on 1 October 1925.  It was redesignated for the 108th Armored Infantry Battalion on 22 March 1957.  The insignia was redesignated for the 108th Infantry Regiment and amended to correct the blazon of the crest to restore the colors of the wreath on 19 March 1962.





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