64TH ANTIAIRCRAFT ARTILLERY BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A round of Antiaircraft Artillery ammunition Gules winged Or.  The insignia is 1 inch (2.54 cm) in height.

Symbolism
The winged antiaircraft artillery projectiles represent the mission of the organization.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 64th Artillery Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps on 25 July 1922.  It was amended to correct the description on 10 January 1923.  It was amended to specify how it was worn on 5 November 1931.  The insignia was redesignated for the 64th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion on 18 November 1955.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Gules, an inescutcheon barry of eight Argent, of the field and Azure repeated.

Crest

On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules, a round of Antiaircraft Artillery ammunition Gules winged Or.

Motto

WE AIM HIGH.

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is scarlet for Artillery and bears an inescutcheon, the first quarter of the Royal Hawaiian coat of arms.

Crest

The winged antiaircraft artillery projectiles represent the mission of the organization.

Background
The coat of arms was originally approved for the Hawaiian Antiaircraft Artillery Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps on 8 March 1922.  It was redesignated for the 64th Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps on 10 June 1922.  It was redesignated for the 64th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion on 5 January 1944.  The insignia was redesignated for the 64th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion on 18 November 1955.





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