124TH INFANTRY REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Argent, on a saltire Gules between in chief a Roman sword in sheath paleways point to base and in base a prickly pear cactus, both Vert, a fleur-de-lis of the first.  Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "FLORIDA AND COUNTRY" in Black letters.

Symbolism
The shield is white, the old Infantry color.  The saltire is taken from the Florida State flag.  The sheathed sword, from the Spanish War service medal, represents service during that war.  The cactus symbolizes service on the Mexican Border, and the fleur-de-lis, service during World War I.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 124th Infantry Regiment on 19 November 1927.  It was redesignated for the 124th Armored Infantry Battalion on 20 April 1956.  The insignia was redesignated for the 124th Infantry Regiment on 27 June 1960.  It was amended to add a motto on 20 August 1968.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Argent, on a saltire Gules between in chief a Roman sword in sheath paleways point to base and in base a prickly pear cactus, both Vert, a fleur-de-lis of the first.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Florida Army National Guard:  On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules an alligator statant Proper.

Motto

FLORIDA AND COUNTRY.

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is white, the old Infantry color.  The saltire is taken from the Florida State flag.  The sheathed sword, from the Spanish War service medal, represents service during that war.  The cactus symbolizes service on the Mexican Border, and the fleur-de-lis, service during World War I.

Crest

The crest is that of the Florida Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 124th Infantry Regiment on 19 November 1927.  It was redesignated for the 124th Armored Infantry Battalion on 20 April 1956.  The insignia was redesignated for the 124th Infantry Regiment on 27 June 1960.





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