69TH INFANTRY REGIMENT (OBSOLETE DESIGN)
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Azure, a wyvern erect Or.

Symbolism
The shield is blue for Infantry.  The wyvern is a fabulous monster whose glance is death, and to whom is attributed the power to go through flames and to crush and destroy, it also symbolizes mobility.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 23 June 1939.  It was rescinded on 27 January 1959.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a wyvern erect Or.

Crest

None.

Motto

CONJUNCTIS VIRIBUS (With United Powers).

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is blue for Infantry.  The wyvern is a fabulous monster whose glance is death, and to whom is attributed the power to go through flames and to crush and destroy, it also symbolizes mobility.

Crest

None.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 23 June 1939.  It was rescinded on 27 January 1959.





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