US Army Unit Crest: 864th Engineer Battalion - Motto: ALIQUID EXPECTAVIT
US Army Unit Crest: 864th Engineer Battalion - Motto: ALIQUID EXPECTAVIT


 
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Insignia Description
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, on a pale Argent winged of the like a sea lion holding in dexter paw a sword of the first between two bars gemel counterchanged. Attached below and at the sides of the shield is a Silver scroll inscribed "ALIQUID EXPECTAVIT" in Black letters.

Symbolism
Scarlet and white are the colors of the Corps of Engineers. The white winged strip represents a landing strip and symbolizes the aviation mission of the Battalion. The sea lion with the sword, taken from the coat of arms of the Philippines, commemorates the unit decoration. The four bars are the campaign honors awarded for service during World War II.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 864th Engineer Aviation Battalion on 15 March 1956. It was redesignated for the 864th Engineer Battalion on 30 November 1956.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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