Heraldry and
Insignia of the California State Military Forces
149th Armored
Regiment
149th Armor Regiment
149th Tank Battalion
Distinctive
Unit Insignia
Design Approved: Approved initially for the 149th
Tank Battalion 21 May 1953
Symbolism: The cactus symbolizes Mexican
border service and the fleur-de-lis for service in Woeld War
I, The carabao, a beast of burden, is common in the Philippines
and represents World War II. The chain mail is symbolic of armor.
Motto: MEN AND STEEL
Coat
of Arms
Blazon:
Shield: Or, chain mail Vert, in chief a
prickly pear cactus of the last and a fleur-de-lis Gules and
in base a carabao affronté Sable.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate
battalions of the California Army National Guard: On a wreath
of the colors Or and Vert, the setting sun behind a grizzly bear
passant on a grassy field all Proper.
Symbolism: The cactus symbolizes Mexican
border service and the fleur-de-lis for service in Woeld War
I, The carabao, a beast of burden, is common in the Philippines
and represents World War II. The chain mail is symbolic of armor.
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