Image:4th Infantry Regiment DUI.svg

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Date	2007-02-16
Author	odder
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[edit] Description:

• A gold color rectangular metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height and 1 inch (2.54cm) in width, consisting of a scarlet background on which is centered horizontally a green stripe 3/8 inch (.95cm) in width.

[edit] Symbolism:

• Subsequent to the Mexican War and until the blue uniform was abolished, the Band of the Fourth Infantry was authorized to wear a scarlet piping on the chevrons and trousers stripes in commemoration of the Regiment's distinguished service in the battle of Monterey in turning a captured battery of artillery against the enemy.
• The scarlet perpetuates this distinguished service of an element of the Regiment.
• Green is the predominating color of the coat of arms of the Regiment; it also symbolizes the service of the Fourth infantry in the Mexican War.

[edit] Background:

• The metal and enamel distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 21 Dec 1987.
• It was amended on 14 Sep 1989 to revise the description and clarify the symbolism.

• 4th Infantry Regiment (United States)