Description/Blazon
<p>Shield
Argent, on a saltire Gules between in chief a Roman sword in sheath paleways point to base and in base a prickly pear cactus, both Vert, a fleur-de-lis of the first.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Florida Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules an alligator statant Proper.
Motto
FLORIDA AND COUNTRY.
</p><p>Symbolism
Shield
The shield is white, the old Infantry color. The saltire is taken from the Florida State flag. The sheathed sword, from the Spanish War service medal, represents service during that war. The cactus symbolizes service on the Mexican Border, and the fleur-de-lis, service during World War I.
Crest
The crest is that of the Florida Army National Guard.
</p><p>Background
</p>
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 124th Infantry Regiment on 19 November 1927. It was redesignated for the 124th Armored Infantry Battalion on 20 April 1956. The insignia was redesignated for the 124th Infantry Regiment on 27 June 1960.
TIOH
1927-11-19
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