11TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver colored metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of two silver vertical spears between two silver wings on a blue field, all above a silver scroll inscribed "EXEMPLA PROPONERE" in blue.

Symbolism
The blue field refers to the sky while the silver wings are symbolic of Aviation. The two silver spears allude to combat readiness and also simulate the numeral "11," the designation of the unit.

Background
The insignia was originally approved for the 11th Combat Aviation Battalion on 3 Aug 1967. It was redesignated for the 11th Aviation Regiment on 17 Nov 1987.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, between and issuing from two wings conjoined and elevated two spears palewise Argent.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Azure, two swords salterwise Or, hilts Gules, superimposed on a group of five bamboo plants proper, overall an arrowhead point down Argent charged with a broad arrow, also point down Gules.

Motto

EXEMPLA PROPONERE (To Set Forth Examples).

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue is the primary color associated with aviation and is symbolic of the sky. Additionally, the silver wings allude to combat readiness and also simulate the numeral "11," the designation of the unit.

Crest

Yellow, green and red recall the United States Army Vietnam Campaign streamer and combat service in that country. The bamboo is reminiscent of the United States Army Vietnam Campaign Medal. The unit received five Vietnam Crosses of Gallantry. The swords are adapted from that award and are crossed to represent strength in military preparedness. The arrowheads symbolize battle action and denote the Valorous Unit Award and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The bamboo, indicative of Vietnam, also signifies the unit's several Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medals awarded the unit.

Background
The coat of arms was originally authorized on 17 Nov 1987. It was amended on 20 Dec 1988 to add the crest. On 24 Apr 1991 the coat of arms was amended to correct the blazon of the crest.





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