122 Regiment
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Quarterly Argent and Azure an eagle’s head erased Or, langued and collared Gules, on the collar a saltire of the second fimbriated of the first; on a canton Azure a fleur-de-lis the center portion a palm frond Argent. Attached below the shield a Silver scroll inscribed “SENTINEL OF FREEDOM” in Blue.
Symbolism
The service of the former organization, then the 122d Infantry is indicated by the quartered shield which simulates the cross hairs of an optical sighting device and is blue and white, Infantry colors. The eagle with its keen eyesight, powerful talons and collared with a representation of the design of the Georgia State flag used from 1956 to 2001, symbolizes the unit’s home area and its original mission as a “TOW” (tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided missile) unit. The canton alludes to elements of the 122d Infantry that had World War II service in Europe, represented by a fleur-de-lis, and the Pacific Islands, suggested by the palm frond.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 122d Infantry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard on 24 February 1982. It was cancelled on 1 September 1992. The insignia was reinstated and authorized for the 122d Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, with description and symbolism revised on 3 April 1997. It was amended to change the symbolism on 5 January 2006.
Coat Of Arms
Blazon
Shield
Quarterly Argent and Azure an eagle’s head erased Or, langued and collared Gules, on the collar a saltire of the second fimbriated of the first; on a canton Azure a fleur-de-lis, the center portion a palm frond Argent.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Georgia Army National Guard: From a wreath Argent and Azure, a boar’s head erased Gules, in the mouth an oak branch Vert fructed Or.
Motto
SENTINEL OF FREEDOM.
Symbolism
Shield
The service of the former organization, then the 122d Infantry is indicated by the quartered shield which simulates the cross hairs of an optical sighting device and is blue and white to represent the Infantry. The eagle with its keen eyesight, powerful talons and collared with a representation of the design of the Georgia State flag used from 1956 to 2001, symbolizes the unit’s home area and its original mission as a “TOW” (tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided missile) unit. The canton alludes to those elements of the 122d Infantry that had World War II service in Europe, represented by a fleur-de-lis, and the Pacific Islands, suggested by the palm frond.
Crest
The crest is that of the Georgia Army National Guard.
Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 122d Infantry Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard on 24 February 1982. It was cancelled on 1 September 1992. The insignia was reinstated and authorized for the 122d Regiment, Georgia Army National Guard, with blazon and symbolism revised on 3 April 1997. It was amended to change the symbolism on 5 January 2006.