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104TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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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: Per fess Azure and Or, in chief a demi-pegasus rampant of the second and in base an arch Gules. Attached below the shield a biparted Gold scroll inscribed "WINGED SUPPORT" in Black letters.

Symbolism
The demi-pegasus alludes to and commemorates the badge of the former 28th Division Aviation. The arch symbolizes aerial protective surveillance and the keystone in the arch refers to Pennsylvania, the unit's immediate predecessor.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 28th Aviation Battalion on 25 October 1965. It was amended to add a motto on 5 April 1968. The insignia was redesignated for the 104th Aviation Regiment effective 1 October 1987, with the description and symbolism revised.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Per fess Azure and Or, in chief a demi-pegasus rampant of the second and in base an arch Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard: On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, a lion rampant guardant Proper, holding in deter paw a naked scimitar Argent hilted Or and in sinister an escutcheon Argent on a fess Sable three plates.

Motto

WINGED SUPPORT.

Symbolism

Shield

The demi-pegasus alludes to and commemorates the badge of the former 28th Division Aviation. The arch symbolizes aerial protective surveillance and the keystone in the arch refers to Pennsylvania, the unit's home state.

Crest

The crest is that of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the 28th Aviation Battalion on 25 October 1965. It was redesignated for the 104th Aviation Regiment effective 1 October 1987, with the blazon and symbolism revised. It was amended to revise the symbolism and delete the Army National Guard crest for West Virginia on 5 March 2009.





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