US Army Unit Crest: 135th Aviation Battalion - Motto: POISED TO STRIKE
US Army Unit Crest: 135th Aviation Battalion - Motto: POISED TO STRIKE


 
Our Price: $18.25
Quantity: Pair

Stock Status:

Product Code: 4502008
Qty:

 
Insignia Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a winged lion rampant Or grasping a lightning bolt Tenné. Attached above the shield a Blue scroll inscribed “POISED” and attached below and at either side a Blue scroll inscribed “TO STRIKE” all in Gold letters.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with the Aviation units. The orange lightning bolt represents attack capabilities, swiftness and accuracy. The winged lion is symbolic of the unit’s strength, courage and determination and together with the lightning bolt underscore the unit’s motto.

History
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 28 April 1989.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


Browse for more products in the same category as this item:

Army > Insignia > Unit Crests > 100th-199th
Army > Insignia > Unit Crests