U.S. Army · Regiment

153rd Infantry Regiment

“First Arkansas”

Constituted 1890

The Heraldry 2
153rd Infantry Regiment — Distinctive unit insignia
Distinctive unit insignia

Authorised 6 January 1930

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a bend wavy between a fleur-de-lis and a giant cactus Argent; on a chief of the last a Great Bear's face of the like fimbriated of the first, lips and tongue Gules. Attached below the shield is a blue motto scroll inscribed "LET'S GO" in silver letters.

The shield is blue for Infantry. The wavy bend, representing the Arkansas River, refers to the geographic location of the regiment. The cactus symbolizes service on the Mexican border and the fleur-de-lis service in France during World War I. The Great Bear's face from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Alaskan Department symbolizes service in that area in World War II.

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 153d Regiment infantry on 6 Jan 1930. It was amended on 30 Jun 1930. On 4 Jun 1951 the insignia was amended to show additional war service. Coat of Arms

153rd Infantry Regiment — Coat of arms
Coat of arms

Authorised 6 January 1930

Azure, a bend wavy between a fleur-de-lis and a giant cactus Argent; on a chief of the last a Great Bear's face of the like fimbriated of the first, lips and tongue Gules. That for the regiments of the Arkansas National Guard: On a wreath of the colors (Argent and Azure) above two sprays of apple blossoms Proper a diamond Argent charged with four mullets Azure, one in upper point and three in lower, within a bordure of the last bearing twenty-five mullets of the second. LET'S GO.

The shield is blue for Infantry. The wavy bend, representing the Arkansas River, refers to the geographic location of the regiment. The cactus symbolizes service on the Mexican border and the fleur-de-lis service in France during World War I. The Great Bear's face from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Alaskan Department symbolizes service in that area in World War II.

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 153d Regiment infantry on 6 Jan 1930. It was amended on 30 Jun 1930. On 4 Jun 1951 the insignia was amended to show additional war service. Coat of Arms

Lineage and Honours
Campaign participation
World War I
Where It Sits
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1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment Organic 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment Organic 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment Organic
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Country United States
Service U.S. Army
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