A Silver color and metal enamel device 1+1⁄8 inches (2.9 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Vert, an armadillo passant Argent, langued Gules.

Attached above from a wreath Argent and Vert, a fleur-de-lis Gules in front of palm branch of the first.

Attached below a tripartite Silver scroll inscribed "VINCERE" "VEL" "MORI" in Green letters.

The armadillo, being characterized by the qualities of invulnerability, ferociousness, protection, and cunning endurance, alludes to the elements which are vital if the organization is to pursue successfully its duties.

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 35th Armored Regiment on 1 June 1942.

The armadillo, being characterized by the qualities of invulnerability, ferociousness, protection, and cunning endurance, alludes to the elements which are vital if the organization is to pursue successfully its duties.