| 36th Field Artillery Regiment | |
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| Active | 1918 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Field Artillery Branch (United States) |
| Type | Combat arms |
| Nickname | King of Battle Red Leg |
| Patron | Saint Barbara |
| Motto | IN ORDER |
| Branch color | Scarlet |
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The 36th Field Artillery Regiment is an Field Artillery regiment of the United States Army.
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A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron Gules and Or.
The “per chevron” division of the shield signifies that the organization has been placed on the active list twice.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 36th Field Artillery on 10 September 1934. It was redesignated for the 36th Field Artillery Battalion on 27 November 1944. The insignia was redesignated for the 36th Artillery Regiment on 21 November 1958. It was redesignated for the 36th Field Artillery Regiment on 1 September 1971.
Per chevron Gules and Or.
On a wreath of the colors Or and Gules, two sprays of long leaf Southern pine in saltire Proper. Motto IN ORDER.
The “per chevron” division of the shield signifies that the organization has been placed on the active list twice.
The crest of long leaf pine denotes the allocation of the regiment.
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 36th Field Artillery on 10 September 1934. It was redesignated for the 36th Field Artillery Battalion on 27 November 1944. The insignia was redesignated for the 36th Artillery Regiment on 21 November 1958. It was redesignated for the 36th Field Artillery Regiment on 1 September 1971.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Army Institute of Heraldry document "36th Field Artillery Regiment".