Heraldry and Insignia of the California National Guard

133rd Tank Battalion

 

Distinctive Unit Insignia

 

Design Approved: 23 December 1955

 

Symbolism: The shield is blue and silver (white) the colors of Infantry and indicate the origin of the unit. The design is based on the shield of the 185th Infantry Regiment, the parent regiment with the colors reversed and the head of a caraboa added to symbolize service in the Philippines during World War II. The border is yellow and green, the colors of Armor

 

Motto: Propositi Tenax (Firm of Purpose)

Questions and comments concerning this site should be directed to the Webmaster

Updated 27 November 2018