File:380th Infantry Regiment COA.png

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Coat of Arms (COA) of the 380th Infantry Regiment, part of the District of Columbia Army National Guard.

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English: Coat of Arms (COA) of the 380th Infantry Regiment, part of the District of Columbia Army National Guard.
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Source 380th Infantry Regiment Coat of Arms
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United States Army    wikidata:Q9212 s:en:Portal:United States Army
 
United States Army
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Description/Blazon

  • Shield: Per fess Azure and Gules a fess nowy per fess wavy Argent and of the first between in chief three mullets of the third and in base a powder horn of the like, mouth to dexter, ferruled Sable.
  • Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the District of Columbia Army National Guard:  On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, the dome of the United States Capitol Proper in front of a rising sun Or.
  • Motto: DIEU DEFEND LE DROIT (God Defends The Right).

Symbolism

  • Shield: Blue is the color used for Infantry.  The horizontal band, simulating both an architectural dome shape and a water symbol, alludes to the U.S. Capitol and the Potomac River and combined with the stars representing the three branches of Government, symbolizes the District of Columbia, home area of the 380th Infantry.  The powder horn, a symbol for readiness and vigilance, is also indicative of the rich colonial heritage of the organization.
  • Crest: The crest is that of the District of Columbia Army National Guard.

Background

The coat of arms was approved on 7 November 1973.

Licensing

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Public domain
This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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