US Army Unit Crest: 502nd Infantry Regiment - Motto: STRIKE
US Army Unit Crest: 502nd Infantry Regiment - Motto: STRIKE


 
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Insignia Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, issuant from chief, an eagle's claw, talons extended Or, armed Sable. Attached below the shield a gold motto scroll inscribed "STRIKE" in blue letters.

Symbolism
The blue is for Infantry. The grasping eagle's claw is a representation of the airborne functions of the organization. The motto is expressive of the power of the organization.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment on 14 Nov 1942. It was redesignated for the 502d Airborne Infantry Regiment on 5 Apr 1949. On 14 Feb 1958 the insignia was redesignated for the 502d Infantry.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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