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===Official blazon=== | |||
Shield:Azure, a vol quarterly Argent and Tenné surmounted by a sword blade of the second hilt and grip Or, a chief enhanced arched nebuly Argent.<br> | |||
Crest:That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Georgia Army National Guard:From a wreath Argent and Azure, a boar's head erased Gules, in the mouth an oak branch Vert fructed Or.<br> | |||
Motto:SUPPORT FROM ABOVE. | |||
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:Azure, a vol quarterly Argent and Tenné surmounted by a sword blade of the second grip Or, a shield enhanced arched nebuly Argent. Attached below the shield an orange scroll doubled blue and inscribed "SUPPORT FROM ABOVE" in silver. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used for Aviation organizations. The vol symbolizes flight and is quartered, a reference to worldwide service across the globe. The sword denotes readiness and strength. The motto is suggested by the chief nebuly, alluding to power and assistance from above. Its arched shape also signifies support. White denotes integrity; blue refers to aviation. | |||
The arms were approved on 27 August 1996. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 1 September 1996. | |||
[[Literature]]: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:57, 13 August 2024
171ST AVIATION REGIMENT, GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
(Coat of Arms) |
(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield:Azure, a vol quarterly Argent and Tenné surmounted by a sword blade of the second hilt and grip Or, a chief enhanced arched nebuly Argent.
Crest:That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Georgia Army National Guard:From a wreath Argent and Azure, a boar's head erased Gules, in the mouth an oak branch Vert fructed Or.
Motto:SUPPORT FROM ABOVE.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description:A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:Azure, a vol quarterly Argent and Tenné surmounted by a sword blade of the second grip Or, a shield enhanced arched nebuly Argent. Attached below the shield an orange scroll doubled blue and inscribed "SUPPORT FROM ABOVE" in silver.
Origin/meaning
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used for Aviation organizations. The vol symbolizes flight and is quartered, a reference to worldwide service across the globe. The sword denotes readiness and strength. The motto is suggested by the chief nebuly, alluding to power and assistance from above. Its arched shape also signifies support. White denotes integrity; blue refers to aviation.
The arms were approved on 27 August 1996. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 1 September 1996.
Literature: Images from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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