Description/Blazon
<p>Shield
Azure, three piles issuant Or, in chief a prickly pear cactus Vert, a sheathed Roman sword paleways, point to base, Gules, and a fleur-de-lis of the first.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the California Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, the setting sun behind a grizzly bear passant on a grassy field, all Proper.
Motto
UNITY FOR SERVICE.
</p><p>Symbolism
Shield
The shield is blue for Infantry. The three piles indicate that the organization has been in Federal service three times, and each pile is charged with a device representative of the service in which the organization has been engaged ? Mexican Border service, Spanish War service and service in France during World War I.
Crest
The crest is that of the California Army National Guard.
</p><p>Background
</p>
The coat of arms was approved on 20 April 1927.
TIOH
1927-04-20
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