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[edit] Regimental Badge.

[edit] Description:

  • On a blue field a block house of masonry with tower, walls in color of grey stone, roofs yellow.
  • On a yellow scroll, the words "SAN JUAN" in blue.
  • All encircled by a yellow band bearing the motto in blue "SEMPER PARATUS" (Always Prepared).

[edit] Symbolism:

  • The design commemorates the gallant service of the regiment in the Santiago campaign of 1898.

[edit] Background:

  • The badge was approved on 27 Mar 1920.
  • The badge is used as the crest on the organizational colors.
  • The breast of the eagle on the colors is feathered.

[edit] Licensing

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 and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507). Permission to use these images for commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. The seal of the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry
- US Army Institute Of Heraldry

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