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Closeup of Marker - Insignia of Filipino Battalions and Regiments
Photographer: Andrew Ruppenstein
Taken: January 16, 2010
Caption: Closeup of Marker - Insignia of Filipino Battalions and Regiments
Additional Description: According to the US Army Institute of Heraldry, "The volcano represents the area in which the units were located. The three stars are taken from the Philippines Coat of Arms which represents the principle islands - Luzon and Mindanao, and the Visayan Islands".
Submitted: January 21, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p93566
File Size: 1.218 Megabytes

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