211th Aviation Group, US Army

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 13:08, 27 December 2022 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "{{us}}" to "")
Jump to navigation Jump to search


211TH AVIATION GROUP, US ARMY

Coat of arms (crest) of the 211th Aviation Group, US Army

Official blazon

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in width overall, consisting of an orange bomb blast in front of a mountain range in natural colors, edged at top and sides by two silver lightning bolts conjoined at top and terminating with arrowheads, points downward; in base a tripartite blue scroll doubled silver, enveloping the bomb blast and terminating behind the arrowhead, inscribed "SWIFT SURE DEADLY" in silver letters.

Origin/meaning

Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors associated with aviation. The jagged mountain range refers to Utah and the home location of the unit. The silver flashes suggest snow on the mountain peaks. The motto, "SWIFT SURE DEADLY" is represented by the lightning bolts and the on-target hit or bomb blast. The design embodies the capabilities and aerial attack mission of the unit.

The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 1 August 1988.


Literature: Image and Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.

Retrieved from "https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=211th_Aviation_Group,_US_Army&oldid=2700462"