| 38th Field Artillery Regiment | |
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Coat of arms |
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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 | STEEL BEHIND THE ROCK. |
| Branch color | Scarlet |
| Equipment | M270A1 MLRS |
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The 38th 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 overall consisting of the shield, crest and motto of the coat of arms.
The shield is red for Artillery. The three pallets and eight shells indicate the numerical designation and character of the organization, while the peak of Mt. Rainier and the lone star appearing on the crest refer respectively to the locations where the organization was organized and reactivated.
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 38th Field Artillery Battalion on 8 July 1941. It was redesignated for the 38th Artillery Regiment on 24 October 1958. The insignia was redesignated for the 38th Field Artillery Regiment effective 1 September 1971.
Gules, three pallets accosted by eight shells Or.
On a wreath of the colors Or and Gules the peak of Mt. Rainier Proper charged with a mullet Gules. Motto STEEL BEHIND THE ROCK.
The shield is red for Artillery. The three pallets and eight shells indicate the numerical designation and character of the organization.
The peak of Mt. Rainier and the lone star appearing on the crest refer respectively to the locations where the organization was organized and reactivated.
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 38th Field Artillery Battalion on 8 July 1941. It was redesignated for the 38th Artillery Regiment on 24 October 1958. The insignia was redesignated for the 38th Field Artillery Regiment effective 1 September 1971
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Army Institute of Heraldry document "38th Field Artillery Regiment".