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Revision as of 11:57, 20 August 2023

501ST AVIATION REGIMENT, US ARMY


Coat of arms (crest) of 501st Aviation Regiment, US Army

(Coat of Arms)
Coat of arms (crest) of 501st Aviation Regiment, US Army

(Distinctive Unit Insignia)


Official blazon

Shield: Azure within an annulet argent enveloped by wings inverted or, an eagle's head erased of the second
emitting from its eye a flash overall to base in pale tenné fimbriated of the second
Crest: None approved
Motto: The Warding Eye

Origin/meaning

Teal blue is the colour foremerly used for Aviation Units, The Annulet symbolises a Lens and refers to reconnaissance, aerial observation and surveillance.
It also represent a Link of Chainmail, indicating subordination to the 1st Armored Division. The Wings symbolises Aviation, Aerial Transport and combined with the Annulet - Aerial Photography.
The Flash symbolises the Commuincation Function. The Eagle's Head alludes to keen vision and high standards of the Unit.



Literature: Dzwonchyk: Army Lineage Series - Aviation