Description425th Infantry Regiment COA.png	English: Coat of Arms of the 425th Infantry Regiment, part of the Michigan Army National Guard, itself part of the United States Army.
Date	31 March 1995
Source	425th Infantry Regiment Coat of Arms from the United States Army Institute of Heraldry website
Author	United States Army        Authority file : Q9212 VIAF: 135579316 ISNI: 0000000121632208 ULAN: 500312951 LCCN: n79063202 NLA: 35562961 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q9212

Blazon

• Shield: Tierced in pairle Argent, Azure and Gules, in chief a torii of the last and in base a lion passant Or.
• Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Michigan Army National Guard:  From a wreath Argent and Azure, a griffin sergeant Or.
• Motto: "Around the world unseen"

Symbolism

• Shield: Blue is the primary color associated with Infantry.  The three sections of the shield symbolize the wars in which the 425th Infantry participated.  The lion refers to the unit’s service in the European theaters during World War I and World War II and is a symbol of courage.  The torii recalls the service of the Regiment in the Korean War.  Red, white and blue are our national colors.
• Crest: The crest is that of the Michigan Army National Guard.

Background

The coat of arms was approved on 31 March 1995.

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