135th Infantry Regiment (U.S. Army) Black Coffee Mug

Warm your soul with a nice cuppa out of this black ceramic mug. Customize with cool designs, photos, or logos to make that “aaahhh!” moment even better. It’s BPA and lead-free, microwave and dishwasher-safe, and made of black durable ceramic and available in 11-ounce and 15-ounce sizes. The high-quality sublimation printing makes this black ceramic mug the perfect gift for your true coffee, tea, or hot chocolate lover.

.: Material: 100% ceramic with a glossy finish
.: Available in two sizes: 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l)
.: C-shaped easy-grip handle
.: Microwave and dishwasher safe
.: Lead and BPA-free

Description/Blazon

A shield blazoned: Argent, on a saltire Azure between, in chief, a fleur-de-lis Gules; in fess, the Corps badge of the 2d Division, 8th Army Corps from the Spanish War Proper (two overlapping silver circles, resembling the figure "8"), fringed of the third, and two bolos saltirewise; in base, a bull's skull of the same, representing the 2d Division, 2d Corps badge from the Civil War (a silver three-leaf clover with stem, voided). Attached below and to the sides of the shield is a silver scroll inscribed "TO THE LAST MAN" in blue letters.

Symbolism

The shield is silver, representing the old Infantry colors. The blue saltire, taken from the Confederate flag, signifies Civil War service. The "8" symbolizes service in the Spanish War, while the crossed bolos represent service during the Philippine Insurrection. The fleur-de-lis denotes World War I service of the 135th Infantry. The bull's skull, from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 34th Division, indicates service with this Division during peacetime and through World War II.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was approved for the 135th Infantry Regiment on 18 June 1926 and amended to include additional war service on 19 December 1951.