188th Infantry Regiment (U.S. Army) White Coffee Mug

Warm-up with a nice cuppa out of this customized ceramic coffee mug. Personalize it with cool designs, photos or logos to make that "aaahhh!" moment even better. It’s BPA and Lead-free, microwave & dishwasher-safe, and made of white, durable ceramic in 11-ounce and 15-ounce sizes. Thanks to the advanced printing tech, your designs come to life with incredibly vivid colors – the perfect gift for coffee, tea, and chocolate lovers.

.: These mugs are made with durable white ceramic so that your prints can stand out.
.: Available in two sizes: 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l)
.: All mugs feature a comfortable C-handle and a shiny finish so that they're both easy to use and great to look at.
.: Drink confidently on a daily basis as all mugs are lead and BPA-free.

Description/Blazon

A shield blazoned: Azure, an eagle's wing displayed with an armored sword hand Argent grasping a short sword Or point to dexter base severing a bendlet of chains debased of the second, and charged on the pinion with three torteaux, two and one. Attached below the shield is a silver scroll inscribed "WINGED ATTACK" in blue letters.

Symbolism

The principal colors of the shield reflect Infantry. The eagle's wing symbolizes the airborne forces' vertical attack and striking power. The golden sword severing the chain represents the unit’s role in liberating 2,000 prisoners of war from the Los Banos prison camp in Luzon, Philippine Islands. The three red roundels (torteaux) on the wing denote the unit’s campaigns in New Guinea, Luzon, and Leyte.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 188th Airborne Infantry Regiment on 28 September 1951. It was redesignated for the 188th Infantry Regiment on 11 September 1963.