Description/Blazon
<p>Shield
Azure, on an augmented pale Sanguine fimbriated Or in chief a mullet and in base a gopher (S. tridecemlineatus) sejant both of the last (Or).
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Minnesota Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, a sheaf of wheat Proper.
Motto
POUR LA PATRIE (For Native Land).
</p><p>Symbolism
Shield
The basic color of the shield is blue for Infantry. The pale is maroon edged gold ? the State colors ? and on this is charged "L'Etoile du Nord" and the gopher ? emblem of the State of Minnesota.
Crest
The crest is that of the Minnesota Army National Guard.
</p><p>Background
</p>
The coat of arms was approved on 14 October 1925. It was rescinded on 2 October 1958.
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