5th Aviation Regiment, US Army
5TH AVIATION REGIMENT, US ARMY
Official blazon
Shield:Azure, issuing in fess point a pair of stylized wings displayed argent and over all a fleam abased tenné fimbriated of the second.
Crest:On a wreath of the colours, argent and azure, a hawk's head erased proper gorged by a collar azure, rims studded or and charged with a fleur-de-lys gold.
Motto:Acute and Alert.
Origin/meaning
The Wings symbolises Aviation. the Fleam, an heraldic lancet, represents the combat activities of the Unit as a reconnaissance troop during World War II. The Regiment originated as the 5th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop raised in 1940, becoming a Aviation Unit in 1962. The form of the Fleam also alludes to the number five. The Crest also alludes to service as a Reconnaissance Troop, the Fleur-de-Lys symbolising the Normandy Campaign during World War II.
Literature:Dzwonchyk:Army Lineage Series - Aviation
US heraldry portal
This page is part of the US heraldry portal |
Heraldry of the World |
US heraldry:
|
Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the USA:
Military Heraldry: |
Contact and Support
Partners:
Your logo here ?
Contact us
© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink
Index of the site