35th Armor Regiment (United States)
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The 35th Armor Regiment is a Regiment of the United States Army
first established in 1941.
A Silver color and metal enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Vert, an armadillo
passant Argent, langued Gules. Attached above from a wreath Argent and Vert, a fleur-de-lis
Gules in front of palm branch of the first. Attached below a tripartite Silver scroll inscribed “VINCERE” “VEL” “MORI” in Green letters.
The shield is green, the color of the Armored Force. The armadillo, being characterized by the qualities of invulnerability, ferociousness, protection, and cunning endurance, alludes to the elements which are vital if the organization is to pursue successfully its duties. The palm is for military victory. The fleur-de-lis commemorates World War II
service in France. The color red symbolizes courage. The motto translates to “To Conquer or Die.”
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 35th Armored Regiment on 1 June 1942. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion on 12 November 1943. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Constabulary Squadron on 29 November 1946. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion and amended by the addition of a crest on 20 August 1956. It was amended to change the description on 14 March 1957. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Armor Regiment on 22 September 1958.
Vert, an armadillo passant Argent, langued Gules.
From a wreath Argent and Vert, a fleur-de-lis Gules in front of a palm branch of the first.
Motto
VINCERE VEL MORI (To Conquer Or Die).
The shield is green, the color of the Armored Force. The armadillo, being characterized by the qualities of invulnerability, ferociousness, protection, and cunning endurance, alludes to the elements which are vital if the organization is to pursue successfully its duties.
The palm is for military victory. The fleur-de-lis commemorates World War II service in France.
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 35th Armored Regiment on 30 May 1942. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion on 12 November 1943. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Constabulary Squadron on 26 November 1946. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion and amended by the addition of a crest on 20 August 1956. It was amended to change the blazon on 14 March 1957. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Armor Regiment on 22 September 1958.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
first established in 1941.
Distinctive Unit Insignia
- Description
A Silver color and metal enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Vert, an armadillo
Armadillo
Armadillos are New World placental mammals, known for having a leathery armor shell. Dasypodidae is the only surviving family in the order Cingulata, part of the superorder Xenarthra along with the anteaters and sloths. The word armadillo is Spanish for "little armored one"...
passant Argent, langued Gules. Attached above from a wreath Argent and Vert, a fleur-de-lis
Fleur-de-lis
The fleur-de-lis or fleur-de-lys is a stylized lily or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol. It may be "at one and the same time, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in heraldry...
Gules in front of palm branch of the first. Attached below a tripartite Silver scroll inscribed “VINCERE” “VEL” “MORI” in Green letters.
- Symbolism
The shield is green, the color of the Armored Force. The armadillo, being characterized by the qualities of invulnerability, ferociousness, protection, and cunning endurance, alludes to the elements which are vital if the organization is to pursue successfully its duties. The palm is for military victory. The fleur-de-lis commemorates World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
service in France. The color red symbolizes courage. The motto translates to “To Conquer or Die.”
- Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 35th Armored Regiment on 1 June 1942. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion on 12 November 1943. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Constabulary Squadron on 29 November 1946. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion and amended by the addition of a crest on 20 August 1956. It was amended to change the description on 14 March 1957. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Armor Regiment on 22 September 1958.
Blazon
- Shield
Vert, an armadillo passant Argent, langued Gules.
- Crest
From a wreath Argent and Vert, a fleur-de-lis Gules in front of a palm branch of the first.
Motto
VINCERE VEL MORI (To Conquer Or Die).
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- Symbolism
- Shield
The shield is green, the color of the Armored Force. The armadillo, being characterized by the qualities of invulnerability, ferociousness, protection, and cunning endurance, alludes to the elements which are vital if the organization is to pursue successfully its duties.
- Crest
The palm is for military victory. The fleur-de-lis commemorates World War II service in France.
- Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 35th Armored Regiment on 30 May 1942. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion on 12 November 1943. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Constabulary Squadron on 26 November 1946. It was redesignated for the 35th Tank Battalion and amended by the addition of a crest on 20 August 1956. It was amended to change the blazon on 14 March 1957. The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Armor Regiment on 22 September 1958.
Current configuration
- 1st Battalion 35th Armored Regiment (United States)http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/1-35ar.htm
- 2nd Battalion 35th Armored Regiment (United States)
- 3rd Battalion 35th Armored Regiment (United States)
- 4th Battalion 35th Armored Regiment (United States)
External links
- http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/ar/default.htm
- http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lineages/branches/cav/default.htm