Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent, the head of a fighting African elephant Sable, tusks Proper. Attached below the shield a Black scroll inscribed “WE PIERCE” in Silver letters.

Symbolism: The elephant symbolizes the heavy assault of a tank battalion. He was used in ancient times to lead the attack in a manner comparable to the present day armored organizations.

Coat of Arms:

Blazon:

Shield: Argent, the head of a fighting African elephant Sable, tusks Proper.

Crest :On a wreath of the colors Argent and Sable mounted on a trophy base Or charged with a Taeguk two elephant tusks Proper supporting a Catherine wheel Gules charged on the hub with a bezant, all in front of a mount of three peaks Vert.

Motto: WE PIERCE.

Symbolism:

Shield:The elephant symbolizes the heavy assault of a tank battalion. He was used in ancient times to lead the attack in a manner comparable to the present day armored organizations.

Background:

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 758th Tank Battalion on 27 February 1942. It was redesignated for the 64th Tank Battalion on30 April 1952. The insignia was redesignated for the 64th Armor Regiment on 3 April 1963.

The coat of arms was originally approved for the 758th Tank Battalion on 27 February 1942. It was redesignated for the 64th Tank Battalion on 30 April 1952. The insignia was redesignated for the 64th Armor Regiment on 3 April 1963. It was amended to add a crest on 15 March 1966.