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[edit] Coat of Arms.

[edit] Blazon:

[edit] Shield:

• Azure, a sea lion Or grasping in dexter paw a rifle with fixed bayonet Proper.

[edit] Crest:

• On a wreath of the colors a polar bear affronté sejant head to sinister, Proper.

[edit] Motto:

• PRO PATRIA (For the Country).

[edit] Symbolism:

• The regiment was organized in Manila in 1916 by transfer of men from the 8th, 13th and 15th Infantry.

• This is indicated by the sea lion from the coat of arms for the Philippines, the 31st did excellent service in Siberia, this is indicated by the polar bear crest.

• The motto " For the Country" is indicative of the spirit of the regiment in spite of the fact that the regiment as such has never set foot in the United States.

[edit] Background:

• The coat of arms was approved on 29 Oct 1921.

[edit] Licensing

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• 31st Infantry Regiment (United States)
• Coats of arms of U.S. Infantry Regiments