2nd Aviation Regiment, US Army: Difference between revisions

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Text replacement - "|Arms of {{PAGENAME}}]]" to "|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]]")
m (Text replacement - "↵↵↵Literature" to " Literature")
Line 16: Line 16:
===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Chevron division alludes to the McKinley Mountains in Alaska. Symbolising the activation of the Unit in Alaska. The Wings symbolises the Aviation role of the Unit.
The Chevron division alludes to the McKinley Mountains in Alaska. Symbolising the activation of the Unit in Alaska. The Wings symbolises the Aviation role of the Unit.


[[Literature]]: Dzwonchyk: Army Lineage Series - Aviation. Images from Wikimedia Commons.
[[Literature]]: Dzwonchyk: Army Lineage Series - Aviation. Images from Wikimedia Commons.

Revision as of 18:56, 20 August 2023

2ND AVIATION REGIMENT, US ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of 2nd Aviation Regiment, US Army

(Coat of Arms)
Coat of arms (crest) of 2nd Aviation Regiment, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)


Official blazon

Shield: Per chevron azure and argent, a pair of wing conjoined in lure counterchanged.
Crest: Non approved.
Motto: Excelsus (Lofty).

Origin/meaning

The Chevron division alludes to the McKinley Mountains in Alaska. Symbolising the activation of the Unit in Alaska. The Wings symbolises the Aviation role of the Unit.

Literature: Dzwonchyk: Army Lineage Series - Aviation. Images from Wikimedia Commons.