Heraldry and
Insignia of the California National Guard
250th Air Defense
Artillery Regiment (First California)
250th Artillery
(First California)
728th Antiaircraft
Artillery Battalion
250th Coast Artillery
Regiment (First California)
Post
World War II Distinctive Unit Insignia
Pre-World
War II Distinctive Unit Insignia
Design Approved: Originally Approved for the 250th
Coast Artillery on 5 August 1925
Symbolism: The shield is red for artillery.
The castle is for service during the War with Spain; the palm
tree is for the Phillippine Insurrection and the wreathed fleur-de-lis
commemorates service in France during World War I.
Motto: ORAM OCCIDENTALEM DEFENDIMUS (We
Defend The Western Coast)
Coat of Arms
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