The unit's origins lie in the 1st New Jersey Regiment, Continental Army, created 26 October - 15 December 1775 to consist in part of existing militia companies from Essex County.
2014–12 28 May 2014) World War II A Gold color metal and enamel device 1+1⁄8 inches (2.9 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a saltire Argent, in chief an oak tree eradicated of the last.
Attached above the shield from a wreath Argent and Azure, a lion's head erased Or collared four fusils Gules.
Attached above the shield from a wreath Argent and Azure, a lion's head erased Or collared four fusils Gules.
That for the regiments and separate battalions of the New Jersey Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, a lion's head erased Or collared four fusils Gules.