Heraldry 70th Armor Regiment
1 heraldry
1.1 distinctive unit insignia
1.2 coat of arms
1.3 lineage
heraldry
distinctive unit insignia
description: green color metal , enamel device 1-1/8 (2.86 cm) inches in height overall consisting of shield , motto of coat of arms.
symbolism: shield green 5 gold spearheads representing platoon of 5 tanks entering combat in flying wedge formation.
coat of arms
blazon:
shield: vert, 5 spearheads paleways in chevron or.
crest: on wreath or , vert, supported 2 lions rampant sable langued gules korean gateway of last doors closed of third secured bar 2 holders of first.
motto: strike swiftly
symbolism:
shield: shield green 5 gold spearheads representing platoon of 5 tanks entering combat in flying wedge formation.
crest: 2 lions refer arms of normandy , of belgium, unit served distinction in world war ii. closed , bolted korean gateway commemorates organization s action in repulsing enemy s attempt pass through pusan perimeter @ taegu in korean war.
lineage
constituted 15 july 1940 in regular army 70th tank battalion , activated @ fort george g. meade, maryland
inactivated 1 june 1946 in germany
activated 1 august 1946 @ fort knox, kentucky
reorganized , redesignated 14 june 1948 70th medium tank battalion
reorganized , redesignated 31 december 1948 70th heavy tank battalion
reorganized , redesignated 2 may 1950 70th tank battalion
assigned 10 november 1951 1st cavalry division
inactivated 15 october 1957 in japan , relieved assignment 1st cavalry division
redesignated 25 january 1963 70th armor, parent regiment under combat arms regimental system
withdrawn 16 june 1989 combat arms regimental system , reorganized under united states army regimental system
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