108th Infantry Regiment (U.S. Army) 12oz Enamel Mug

Get your hands on this durable enamel mug that holds 12 ounces of your favorite beverage. Add a personalized touch to your hipster moment with full-color printing of a photo, logo or design. Great for indoors and outdoors activities as it can keep up with the dirt and grunge of campsites. This sturdy and stylish cup is perfect for coffee, tea or even your morning cereal in the wild.

.: 12oz (0.35 l)
.: Lightweight stainless steel
.: NB! Do not microwave
.: Rounded corners
.: Lead and BPA-free

Description/Blazon

A shield blazoned: Azure, a fasces in pale, the rods Argent banded of the first, the axe Or, supported by two lions—dexter rampant guardant and sinister rampant—both of gold. Attached below and to the sides of the shield is a blue scroll inscribed "VIRTUTE NON VERBIS" in gold letters.

Symbolism

The blue shield represents Infantry, with the fasces symbolizing France. The supporting lions of Great Britain and Belgium, rendered in gold, flank the fasces. The motto translates to "By Valor, Not By Words."

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 108th Infantry Regiment on April 29, 1925. It was amended to remove the motto on October 1, 1925. The insignia was redesignated for the 108th Armored Infantry Battalion and the motto was reinstated on March 22, 1957. It was redesignated for the 108th Infantry Regiment on March 19, 1962.