52nd Aviation Regiment, US Army

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52ND AVIATION REGIMENT, US ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of 52nd Aviation Regiment, US Army

(Coat of Arms)
Coat of arms (crest) of 52nd Aviation Regiment, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)


Official blazon

Shield: Azure, a vol Argent surmounted by a sword Or, overall a Florentine fleur-de-lis Gules.
Crest: From a wreath Argent and Azure two demi-spears with bamboo shafts saltirewise Proper between an arced branch of laurel and one of palm Or, overall a dragon passant Gules.
Motto: FLYING DRAGONS.

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a pair of white wings pointing upward in the center of which, between the two leading edges, is a gold color sword also point up. Placed in the center of the sword blade is a red Florentine fleur-de-lis.

Origin/meaning

Shield: Blue is the primary color for Aviation. The wings are symbolic of the unit's mission. The sword represents the unit's service in World War II and the Korean War. The red fleur-de-lis of Florence represents service in Italy during World War II. Crest: The dragon highlights the unit's motto and commemorates its campaign participation credits earned during World War II; red symbolizes courage and sacrifice. The bamboo spears commemorate Korean War and Vietnam service. The unit's decorations are symbolized by laurel for honor and high achievement and palm for victory.

Distinctive Unit insignia: The white wings represent the unit's capacity as an Aviation organization. The sword is a symbol of the Army and symbolizes the unit's combat power during World War II and the Korean War. The red fleur-de-lis of Florence alludes to World War II service in Italy.

The arms were originally approved for the 52d Aviation Regiment on 7 February 1996. It was amended to include a Crest on 16 April 1996. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 52d Aviation Battalion on 22 June 1966. It was redesignated effective 16 September 1996, for the 52d Aviation Regiment.

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


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