Distinctive Unit Insignia.

Summary

• A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18cm) in width overall consisting of a blue disc bearing a white blockhouse with tower masoned and roofed gold below a gold scroll inscribed "SAN JUAN" in blue letters. Attached below the disc a gold scroll turned blue and inscribed "SEMPER PARATUS" in blue letters.

Symbolism:

• Blue is the color associated with Infantry.
• The house with tower depicts a blockhouse at San Juan Santiago de Cuba and commemorates the 1898 campaign service of the regiment.

Background:

• The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 24th Infantry Regiment on 12 Jan 1923.
• It was amended to correct the motto on 21 Mar 1923; amended to add the authorization for wear of the DUI on 7 May 1923 and amended to add to the authorization for wear of the DUI on 21 Sep 1925.
• On 23 Oct 1925 it was amended to change the appearance of the DUI.
• The insignia was cancelled and a new insignia authorized on 17 May 1927.

Licensing

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