Description/Blazon
<p>Shield
Per fess enhanced Azure and Argent in chief a saltire couped of the second and in base a leopard passant guardant of the first armed and langued Gules.
Crest
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Louisiana Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, a pelican in her piety affronté with three young in nest, Argent, armed and vulned Proper.
Motto
DIEU ET MOI (God and I).
</p><p>Symbolism
Shield
The shield is in the colors of the Infantry. The organization's honorable Civil War service is shown by the saltire, (St. Andrews cross), taken from the Confederate battle flag. The leopard is taken from the arms of Normandy and symbolized the campaigns fought in Northern France.
Crest
The crest is that of the Louisiana Army National Guard.
</p><p>Background
</p>
The coat of arms was approved on 12 October 1951.
US Army Institute of Heraldry
1951-10-12
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