129 Regiment

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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description

A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, four fleurs-de-lis palewise in bend between in sinister chief a Spanish castle and dexter base a prickly pear cactus, all Or. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed “PRO MAIORE SECURITATE” in Blue.

Symbolism

The service of the former organization, the 129th Infantry, is indicated by the blue shield which represents Infantry. The Spanish castle and cactus represent the Spanish-American War and Mexican Border service, respectively, while the four fleurs-de-lis are for the World War I honors of the organization.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 129th Infantry Regiment on 20 June 1933. It was amended to add the motto on 11 June 1968. The insignia was redesignated for the 129th Regiment, with the description and symbolism revised, on 21 May 1997.

Coat Of Arms

Blazon

Shield

Azure, four fleurs-de-lis palewise in bend between in sinister chief a Spanish castle and dexter base a prickly pear cactus, all Or.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Illinois Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, upon a grassy field the blockhouse of old Fort Dearborn Proper.

Motto

PRO MAIORE SECURITATE (For Greater Security).

Symbolism

Shield

The service of the former organization, the 129th Infantry, is indicated by the blue shield which represents Infantry. The Spanish castle and cactus represent the Spanish-American War and Mexican Border service, respectively, while the four fleurs-de-lis are for the World War I honors of the organization.

Crest

The crest is that of the Illinois Army National Guard.

Background

The coat of arms was originally approved for the 129th Infantry Regiment on 20 June 1933. The insignia was redesignated for the 129th Regiment, with the blazon and symbolism revised, on 21 May 1997.