US Army Unit Crest: 2nd Armored Division- Motto: HELL ON WHEELS
US Army Unit Crest: 2nd Armored Division- Motto: HELL ON WHEELS


 
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Insignia Description
A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height consisting of an equilateral triangle one point up, divided into three sections, the upper section yellow, the dexter section dark blue and the sinister section scarlet, a gun bendwise in front of a tank track and wheels, all black and overall a red lightning flash bend sinisterwise, in the apex the Arabic numeral "2" in black; all above a gold scroll inscribed "HELL ON WHEELS" in black letters.

Symbolism
Yellow, blue and red are the colors of the branches from which armored units were formed. The tank tread, gun and lightning flash are symbolic of mobility, power and speed. The division's designation is in an Arabic numeral.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 11 April 1969.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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