FReeper Canteen ~ A Day of Heraldry ~ August 17, 2006

linked in thread | August 16, 2006 | Ms,Behavin

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Sandy your posts are fabulous
Thank you so much...
I am going to switch to my other computer
the shift key will not work on this one
BRB
ms.b

[mylife]

Ive been taking courses on frontpage for 2 days and I still havent got squat posted L0L

And I mastered the courses L0L

[SandRat]

75TH RANGER REGIMENT

 

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia	Distinctive Unit Insignia	Coat of Arms

                               

 

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.  Description:  A black cloth triparted arced scroll with narrow red fimbriations and a 1/8 inch (.32cm) black border 1 29/32 inches (4.84cm) in height and 3 11/16 inches (9.37cm) in width overall inscribed "75 RANGER RGT" in white letters.       

 

 

 

 

        Background:  The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 75th Infantry on 26 July 1984. It was redesignated on 14 February 1986, for the 75th Ranger Regiment.  The shoulder sleeve insignia for the 1st, 2d and 3d Ranger Battalions were approved on 26 July 1984.  The shoulder sleeve insignia for the Special Troops Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment was approved on 7 April 2006.       

 

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:  A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned as follows: Quarterly Azure (blue) and Vert (green), between in the first and fourth quarters a radiant sun of twelve points and a mullet Argent, a lightning flash couped bendsinisterwise Gules fimbriated Or.

        Symbolism:  The colors blue, white, red and green represent four of the original six combat teams of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly referred to as Merrill's Marauders, which were identified by color. To avoid confusion, the other two colors, khaki and orange, were not represented in the design, however, khaki was represented by the color of the uniform worn by US forces in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. The unit's close cooperation with the Chinese forces in the China-Burma-India Theater is represented by the sun symbol from the Chinese flag. The white star represents the Star of Burma, the country in which the Marauders campaigned during World War II. The lightning bolt is symbolic of the strike characteristics of the Marauders' behind-the-line activities.

        Background:  The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 18 March 1969, for the 75th Infantry. It was redesignated for the 75th Ranger Regiment on 3 February 1986.  

 

Coat of Arms.

        Blazon:

                Shield:  Quarterly Azure and Vert, between in the first and fourth quarters a radiant sun of twelve points and a mullet Argent, a lightning flash couped bendsinisterwise Gules fimbriated Or.

                Crest:  On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, issuing in back of an embattlement of a tower with six merlons Or a pedestal Gules supporting a chinthé affronté of the third in front of a torteau within an annulet of the Second.

                Motto:  SUA SPONTE (Of Their Own Accord).

        Symbolism: 

                Shield:  The colors blue, white, red and green represent four of the original six combat teams of the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly referred to as Merrill's Marauders, which were identified by color. To avoid confusion, the other two colors, khaki and orange were not represented in the design; however, khaki was represented by the color of the uniform worn by US forces in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. The unit's close cooperation with the Chinese forces in the China-Burma-India Theater is represented by the sun symbol from the Chinese flag. The white star represents the Star of Burma, the country in which the Marauders campaigned during World War II. The lightning bolt is symbolic of the strike characteristics of the Marauders' behind-the-line activities.

                Crest: The organization's service in the China-Burma-India Theater of World War II is represented by the chinthé (a gold Burmese lion).  The blue annulet symbolizes the Presidential Unit Citation awarded for service at Myitkyina, Burma, the "gateway to China."  The gold embattlement in base refers to the unit's combat service in Vietnam while the six merlons represent six Valorous Unit Awards; the two Meritorious Unit Commendations earned by elements of the regiment are denoted by the scarlet disc at center.

        Background:  The coat of arms was originally approved for the 75th Infantry Regiment on 27 July 1954.  It was amended to add a crest on 23 May 1974.  On 3 February 1986, the coat of arms was redesignated for the 75th Ranger Regiment.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Cool pic
i gotta switch to my other 'puter
please stick around a few minutes
brb
ms.b

[luvie]

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK IN 30 SECONDS

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's good you got to do it yourself.....did you have to hide in the closet to do it? d:o)

[luvie]

You been sneakin' over to the Dose? I saw that one there earlier. He looks pretty good on a Harley. Needs his jeans on, though!...not a suit! LOL!

[SandRat]

9TH CAVALRY

DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA	COAT OF ARMS

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device

1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall: An Indian in breech clout and war bonnet, mounted on a galloping pony, brandishing a rifle in his right and holding a single rein in his left hand, all in gold, displayed upon a five-bastioned fort in blue edged with gold.

    Symbolism: The five-bastioned fort was the badge of the Fifth Army Corps in Cuba, of which the Ninth Cavalry was a part. The yellow outline is for the Cavalry, and the blue for active service in the Spanish-American War. The mounted Indian represents the Indian campaigns of the Regiment.

    Background: Originally approved for the 9th Cavalry on 22 Oct 1925. Redesignated for the 509th Tank Battalion on 23 May 1951. On 31 July 1951, the symbolism was amended. The distinctive unit insignia was redesignated for the 9th Cavalry on 1 Oct 1958.

 

Coat of Arms

    Blazon:

        Shield: Or, on a pile Azure in Chief a sun of eight points of rays between three five-bastioned mullets two and one of the field, in base overall the blockhouse of San Juan Hill, Santiago, Cuba, Proper.

        Crest: On a wreath of the colors a horseshoe with nine nail holes heels down Argent winged Purpure debruised by two arrows in saltire Sable armed and flitted Gules.

        Motto: WE CAN, WE WILL.

    Symbolism:

        Shield: The regiment was organized in 1866. The field is yellow for the Cavalry and blue triangle with the sun and three five-pointed stars are from the old flag of the Philippine Insurrection with a change of color. The three stars represent the three tours of duty in the Islands. The blockhouse is the old pride of the regiment, a representation of the actual one which was taken at San Juan, Santiago, Cuba, in 1898. The wedge is blue in color and recalls the fact that the 9th split the Spanish line at Santiago with the capture of the blockhouse when they charged dismounted as Infantry.

        Crest: The crest is the well-known Scotch device signifying the alertness of the mounted man and the arrows are for the old Indian campaigns of the regiment.

    Background: The coat of arms was originally approved on 10 Apr 1922. It was amended on 4 Oct 1922 and further amended on 29 Aug 1924. On 28 May 1951, the coat of arms was redesignated for the 509th Tank Battalion. It was redesignated for the 9th Cavalry on 1 Oct 1958. The coat of arms' symbolism was amended on 23 Jun 1960.

 

[luvie]

LOL! I hope the terrorists don't read the Canteen! I sure hope that's the way it is next Saturday! You relieve my mind a bit.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I had ALOT of help and hand holding to get this thread posted..
it's a scarey feeling right after you launch it..
you know...it's your baby and you want it to come out right
I almost fainted when the pics didn't post on BBQ thread..
LOL
ms.b

[luvie]

Thanks for all of these, Sandy. You always do so much research on your posts, and we all learn something from them.

[luvie]

Doncha love that poem? I do.

((((((mega-hugs)))))) dear friend. Good to see you.

[mylife]

Ya caught me L0L
I love that place! They crack me up!
I watched V for Vendetta tonight after reading PJ's threads on it.
It was like DU in cinematic color L0L

Honestly I found it humorous when filtered through Pj's thread

[luvie]

It's a beautiful thread, MS.B! Ya done good...and your helpers, too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

75TH FIRES BRIGADE.......really cool, Sand. Thanks for posting.

[mylife]

It'll be alright L0L

[SandRat]

10TH CAVALRY REGIMENT

Left

Right		Coat of Arms
Distinctive Unit Insignia

 

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 inch (2.54cm) blazoned: On an heraldic wreath Or and Sable, a buffalo statant Proper. On a scroll of the second fimbriated of the first the motto "READY AND FORWARD" of the like.

    Symbolism: Black and gold have long been used as the regimental colors. The buffalo has likewise been the emblem of the regiment for many years having its origin in the term "Buffalo soldiers" applied by the Indians to colored regiments. The distinctive unit insignia is worn in pairs.

    Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved on 13 Mar 1922. It was amended 6 Dec 1923 to change the wording in the description and the method of wear. On 19 Mar 1951 the insignia was redesignated for the 510th Tank Battalion. The distinctive unit insignia was redesignated for the 10th Cavalry on 12 May 1959.

Coat of Arms.

    Blazon:

        Shield: Per pale, dexter: paly of thirteen Argent and Gules, a chief Azure charged with a Native American chief's war bonnet affronté above a tomahawk and stone axe in saltire heads down all Proper, sinister: per fess quarterly Gules and Argent in 1st and 4th a tower Or gated Azure 2d and 3d lion rampant Gules crowned with a ducal cornet Or; on an oval escutcheon Azure a fleur-de-lis Or; and Sable a triangle on its base charged with a sun ombre de soleil Or between three mullets of the like pierced of the field.

        Crest: On a wreath of the colors Or and Sable an American bison statant guardant Proper.

        Motto: READY AND FORWARD.

    Background: The coat of arms was approved on 22 Aug 1991.

[mylife]

I can only imagine L0L

Tables are a very cool thing if they work right

[luvie]

I should see it. His posts have given it a whole new meaning. I wish I had more time to spend reading his stuff. I just don't seem to get there as often as I used to. I don't think I could stand DU in color...or black and white! :D Ugh! Can we say looooosers?

[mylife]

They used to make me mad. but they just make me laff and laff now that I see how bizarre and ineffectual they are