126th Aviation Regiment,Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Army National Guards

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126TH AVIATION REGIMENT,CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARDS

Coat of arms (crest) of the 126th Aviation Regiment,Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Army National Guards

Official blazon

Shield: Argent, on a fess wavy Azure between in chief four caltrops fesswise Sable and in base a powder horn of the like, a bezant.
Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island Army National Guard, in order in which the states were admitted to the Union:
Connecticut: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Azure, a grapevine supported and fructed Proper.
Massachusetts: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Azure, a dexter arm embowed, clothed blue and ruffed white Proper the hand grasping a broad sword Argent the pommel and hilt Or.
Rhode Island: On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Azure, an anchor paleways Or.
Motto: FAITH FLIGHT FIDELITY.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a silver caltrop surmounted by a black powder horn above an entwining three-segmented blue scroll, the top two inscribed "FAITH" "FLIGHT," the bottom scroll inscribed "FIDELITY," all in silver letters.

Origin/meaning

Coat of Arms: The wavy blue band, symbolizing water, and the yellow disc, taken from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the New England frontier defense sector, allude to the former organization's mission in the early part of World War II. The four caltrops, an ancient weapon, allude to the four battle honors received for service in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The caltrops, simulating aircraft, further allude to the parent organization's former designation as an aviation battalion. The powder horn, taken from the arms of the 181st Infantry, refers to the organization of which it was an element in World War II.

Distinctive Unit Insignia: The caltrop, an ancient weapon, alludes to the former organization's service in Europe during World War II. It also simulates an aircraft and refers to the previous designation of the organization as an aviation battalion. The powder horn taken from the arms of the 181st Infantry refers to the organization of which it was an element in World War II.

The arms were originally approved for the 26th Aviation Battalion on 5 October 1965. It was redesignated, with blazon and symbolism amended, on 1 October 1987 for the 126th Aviation Regiment. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 26th Aviation Battalion on 16 February 1966. It was redesignated for the 126th Aviation Regiment on 1 October 1987.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.


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