US Army Unit Crest: 1st Aviation Battalion - Motto: SUPER PRIMUM
US Army Unit Crest: 1st Aviation Battalion - Motto: SUPER PRIMUM


 
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Insignia Description
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per nebuly Argent and Azure (Ultramarine Blue) in base a mullet of 11 points of the first and in chief an alerion Gules. Attached below the shield a silver scroll inscribed "SUPER PRIMUM" in black letters.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue is traditionally associated with Aviation units. The alerion (a heraldic eagle without beak or talon) is symbolic of flight and further suggests the fixed wing variety of aircraft. The star, a symbol of achievement, also represents rotary-winged aircraft. The nebuly partition line is suggestive of clouds and sky.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 1st Aviation Battalion on 17 Feb 1964. It was rescinded on 8 Jul 1976. On 1 Sep 1981 it was reinstated for the 1st Aviation Battalion and amended to changed the color of the shield. The insignia was redesignated on 16 Nov 1987 for the 1st Aviation with the description and symbolism revised.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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