118th Infantry Regiment (U.S. Army) 12oz Enamel Mug

Get your hands on this durable enamel mug that holds 12 ounces of your favorite beverage. Add a personalized touch to your hipster moment with full-color printing of a photo, logo or design. Great for indoors and outdoors activities as it can keep up with the dirt and grunge of campsites. This sturdy and stylish cup is perfect for coffee, tea or even your morning cereal in the wild.

.: 12oz (0.35 l)
.: Lightweight stainless steel
.: NB! Do not microwave
.: Rounded corners
.: Lead and BPA-free

Description/Blazon

A shield blazoned: Argent, in front of a castle wall embattled with two sentry towers Azure, masoned of the first, a palmetto tree issuant from an oak tree eradicated, with branches lopped off, both Proper. Below the shield is a silver scroll inscribed "WHEREVER MY COUNTRY CALLS" in blue letters.

Symbolism

White and blue represent the historical and current Infantry colors. The castle wall symbolizes the fortifications in Mexico where the Palmetto Regiment served during the Mexican War. The palmetto tree refers to the regiment of that name and its station at the fort on Sullivan's Island. The palmetto and dead oak tree are also elements of the State seal.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on March 4, 1938, and was amended to add the motto on January 15, 1969.