907TH AIRBORNE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Gules a falcon striking bendsinisterwise, in chief three fleurs-de-lis fess Or.  Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "WE WILL WE CAN" in Red letters.

Symbolism
The scarlet of the shield is for the Field Artillery.  The falcon is symbolic of the airborne functions of the battalion; being one of the most powerful birds, it signifies one eager pursuit of prey.  The three gold fleurs-de-lis are representative of the battle honors earned in France in World War I.  The motto "We Will, We Can" is self-explanatory, being expressive of the determination of the personnel to achieve all objectives.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 907th Glider Field Artillery Battalion on 14 November 1942.  It was redesignated for the 907th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion on 31 July 1956.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules a falcon striking bendsinisterwise, in chief three fleurs-de-lis fess Or.

Crest

None.

Motto

WE WILL, WE CAN.

Symbolism

Shield

The scarlet of the shield is for the Field Artillery.  The falcon is symbolic of the airborne functions of the battalion; being one of the most powerful birds, it signifies one eager pursuit of prey.  The three gold fleurs-de-lis are representative of the battle honors earned in France in World War I.

Crest

None.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 907th Glider Field Artillery Battalion on 14 November 1942.  It was redesignated for the 907th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion on 31 July 1956.





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