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09-MAY-2005

197th

Worn from:
4 January 1963 - 1991.

The serrated section is symbolic of close combat and counterattack
abilities. The cartridge refers to the unit's capabilities of destroying
the enemy and repelling their assault with firepower. Red, the most
powerful color of the spectrum represents the striking power of the unit.

Campaigns:
World War II (Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe),
Armed Forces Expeditions (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait).

Decorations:
Belgian Fourragere 1940, cited in the Order of the Day of the
Belgian army for action at the Siegfried Line, Elsenborn Crest,
and the Ardennes.

Canon PowerShot S50
0.80s f/2.8 at 7.1mm full exif

other sizes: small original auto
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