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Heraldry and Insignia of the California National Guard

 

720th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion

 

Distinctive Unit Insignia

 

Design Approved: Approved 9 October 1953

 

Symbolism: Red and yellow are used for artillery organizations. The design is based on the coat of arms of the former 251st Coast Artillery Regiment and indicates descent from elements of the 2nd Battalion of that organization,

 

Motto: DEO, PATRIAE, AMICIS (For My God, My Country, And My Friends)

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