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Crest: The crest is the crest of the coat of arms of George Washington. The State of Washington is a part of the "Oregon Territory," the American title which was established in 1846. The crest was approved for color bearing organizations of the State of Washington on 16 July 1922. | Crest: The crest is the crest of the coat of arms of George Washington. The State of Washington is a part of the "Oregon Territory," the American title which was established in 1846. The crest was approved for color bearing organizations of the State of Washington on 16 July 1922. | ||
[[Literature]]: Images and Information form The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:37, 28 February 2024
WASHINGTON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, US
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
 (Crest) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a white shield with a green 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in height overall, a black raven with wings addorsed and inverted issuing out of a yellow ducal coronet.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color and enamel device 1 inch (2.54 cm) in height overall consisting of the authorized crest for the Army National Guard of the State of Washington: On a wreath Argent and Azure a raven with wings endorsed issuing out of a ducal coronet all Proper.
Crest. Description: That for regiments and separate battalions of the Washington Army National Guard: From a wreath of colors, a raven with wings endorsed issuing out of a ducal coronet all Proper.
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The design is the crest of the coat of arms of George Washington. The State of Washington is a part of the "Oregon Territory," the American title which was established in 1846. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Washington National Guar on 15 August 1952. It was redesignated with description amended for Headquarters, State Area Command, Washington Army National Guard on 30 December 1983.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The crest is the crest of the coat of arms of George Washington. The State of Washington is a part of the "Oregon Territory," the American title which was established in 1846; the white and blue twists of the wreath signify the American settlement and control of the territory. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and noncolor bearing units of the Washington Army National Guard on 8 April 1971. It was redesignated effective 1 October 1982, for Headquarters, State Area Command, Washington Army National Guard
Crest: The crest is the crest of the coat of arms of George Washington. The State of Washington is a part of the "Oregon Territory," the American title which was established in 1846. The crest was approved for color bearing organizations of the State of Washington on 16 July 1922.
Literature: Images and Information form The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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