144th 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: Azure, a bend wavy double cottised potenté counter-potenté, in base a sheathed Roman sword, point downward, Argent. Above the shield, from a wreath Argent and Azure, a mullet Argent encircled by a garland of live oak and olive Proper. Attached below the shield is a silver scroll inscribed "PAR ONERI" in blue letters.

Symbolism

The blue shield represents Infantry. The wavy bend symbolizes service along the Mexican Border in the Big Bend District of Texas. The double cottises potenté are derived from the arms of Champagne, symbolizing World War I service. The sheathed Roman sword, point downward, references the Spanish War service medal, indicating participation in the Spanish-American War. The motto translates to "Equal To The Task."

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 144th Infantry Regiment on 6 March 1929. It was redesignated for the 145th Armored Infantry Battalion on 27 December 1951, and subsequently redesignated for the 144th Infantry Regiment on 20 July 1960.