The 35th Armored Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army first established in 1941. The lineage of the regiment is carried on by the 1st Battalion 35th Armored Regiment, currently attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.
A Silver color and metal enamel device 1+1⁄8 inches (2.9 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.
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 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.
Coat of armsedit
Tank M48 A2 with dozer blade (Vehicle of Company Alpha, 35th Armor), 1972 or 1973
Blazonedit
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).
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.
Historical register and dictionary of the United States Army, from ..., Volume 1 By Francis Bernard Heitman [2]
Encyclopedia of United States Army insignia and uniforms By William K. Emerson (page 51).[3]
External linksedit
May 03, 2024
35th, armor, regiment, this, article, includes, list, general, references, lacks, sufficient, corresponding, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, more, precise, citations, december, 2012, learn, when, remove, this, message, 35t. This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations December 2012 Learn how and when to remove this message The 35th Armored Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army first established in 1941 The lineage of the regiment is carried on by the 1st Battalion 35th Armored Regiment currently attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team 1st Armored Division 35th Armored RegimentCoat of ArmsActive1941CountryUSABranchArmor Branch United States TypeArmorMotto s VINCERE VEL MORI Conquer Or Die Branch colorYellowInsigniaDistinctive Unit Insignia Contents 1 Distinctive unit insignia 2 Coat of arms 2 1 Blazon 3 Current configuration 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksDistinctive unit insignia editDescription A Silver color and metal enamel device 1 1 8 inches 2 9 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 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 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 Coat of arms edit nbsp Tank M48 A2 with dozer blade Vehicle of Company Alpha 35th Armor 1972 or 1973 Blazon edit 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 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 edit1st Battalion 35th Armored Regiment 1 2d Battalion 35th Armored Regiment 3d Battalion 35th Armored Regiment 4th Battalion 35th Armored RegimentSee also editList of armored and cavalry regiments of the United States ArmyReferences edit nbsp This article incorporates public domain material from 35th Armor Regiment United States Army Institute of Heraldry Historical register and dictionary of the United States Army from Volume 1 By Francis Bernard Heitman 2 Encyclopedia of United States Army insignia and uniforms By William K Emerson page 51 3 External links edithttps web archive org web 20110513005759 http www history army mil html forcestruc lineages branches ar default htm https web archive org web 20110513005804 http www history army mil html forcestruc lineages branches cav default htm Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 35th Armor Regiment amp oldid 1158633920, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
