Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army

SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION, US ARMY

Official blazon

Shield: Per fess Argent (Silver Gray) and Celeste (Teal Blue), in chief a deployed parachute Argent surmounted by a dagger SAble, point up and a lightning bolt Gules; in base a fleur-de-lis of the third.
Crest: From a wreath Argent and Celeste (Teal Blue), two wings conjoined in lure Or surmounted by four spears in pile Proper.
Motto: Courage commitment.

Distinctive Unit Ingsignia, Description: A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall blazoned as follows: Per fess Argent (Silver Gray) and Celeste (Teal Blue), in chief a deployed parachute Or surmounted by a dagger, point up and a lightning bolt of the like, in saltire; in base a fleur-de-lis of the first. Attached below the shield a Black scroll inscribed "COURAGE, COMMITMENT" in Silver.

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