215 Regiment
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in dimension overall, consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Azure, three piles conjoined issuant from base Brün, edged Or surmounted by a lamp of knowledge of the like, enflamed Proper; a chief gyronny of nine Gules and Or. Attached below a Blue scroll inscribed “SPECIAL TRUST CONFIDENCE” in Gold.
Symbolism
The lamp of knowledge symbolizes the Regiment’s light to guide and train soldiers. The conjoined piles allude to mountains and the Arizona landscape. The chief with the wedges signify the sun and the Arizona climate. The combination of the chief, wedges and blue field suggests the Arizona state flag, the location of the Regiment.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 4 January 2006.
Coat Of Arms
Blazon
Shield
Azure, three piles conjoined issuant from base Brün, edged Or surmounted by a lamp of knowledge of the like, enflamed Proper; a chief gyronny of nine Gules and Or.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Arizona Army National Guard: From a wreath Or and Azure, a giant cactus Proper.
Motto
SPECIAL TRUST CONFIDENCE.
Symbolism
Shield
The lamp of knowledge symbolizes the Regiment’s light to guide and train soldiers. The conjoined piles allude to mountains and the Arizona landscape. The chief with the wedges signify the sun and the Arizona climate. The combination of the chief, wedges and blue field suggests the Arizona state flag, the location of the Regiment.
Crest
The crest is that of the Arizona Army National Guard.
Background
The coat of arms was approved on 4 January 2006.