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Shield Argent, a bend archy in the colors of the rainbow (Gules, Or and Azure) between in chief a prickly pear cactus and in base a palm tree on a mound Proper. Crest The crest is that for the regiments and separate battalions of the Iowa Army National Guard: On a wreath Argent and Azure a hawk's head erased Proper. Motto ON GUARD.

Symbolism Shield The shield is white, the old Infantry color. The bend archy in the form of a rainbow shows the service of the Regiment in World War I in the 42d Division. The cactus represents the Mexican Border service and the palm tree the Philippine service. Crest The crest is that of the Iowa Army National Guard.

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The coat of arms was approved on 28 July 1931.
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Author US Army Institute of Heraldry

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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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