213 Air Defense Artillery Regiment (U.S. Army) Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

Whether you're sipping on a refreshing beer, a crisp soda, or a homemade cocktail, our Frosted Pint Glass is the perfect companion. Crafted from high-quality glass and featuring a smooth, frosted finish, this pint glass combines style and functionality in every pour.

- Material: Crafted from 100% glass with a matte frosted finish

- Size: 16 oz (0.473 l / 1 pint)

- Design: Semi-translucent print for a stylish look

- Care: Safe for dishwasher use

Description/Blazon:

A shield blazoned: Gules, with a silver maple leaf between seven gold fleurs-de-lis in pairle, the dome of the United States Capitol Azure in base, and a Maltese cross dexter, and a scorpion bendwise of the third sinister. Below the shield is a gold scroll inscribed "THE FIRST DEFENDERS" in blue letters.

Symbolism:

The red shield represents Artillery. The maple leaf signifies service during the War of 1812, the scorpion represents the Mexican War, the dome of the United States Capitol denotes service during the Civil War, the Maltese cross commemorates the Spanish-American War, and the seven fleurs-de-lis symbolize service in World War I.

Background:

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 213th Coast Artillery Regiment on June 4, 1932. It was redesignated for the 213th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion on March 26, 1952, and for the 213th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion on December 15, 1954. The insignia was redesignated for the 213th Artillery Regiment on July 26, 1961, and for the 213th Air Defense Artillery Regiment with a revised description on May 8, 1989.