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101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION ARTILLERY
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A gold metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70 cm) in height overall consisting of a winged gold artillery shell charged with the motto "DE NUBIBUS" (From the Clouds) in scarlet lettering, the wing scarlet.

Symbolism
In the scarlet and gold of the Artillery, the airborne character of the Division is indicated by the winged shell.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 13 November 1942. It was amended to correct the spelling of the motto on 21 November 1968.





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