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112TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Azure, issuing from base an American Indian demi-arrow Proper winged Argent between a stylized flight symbol Tenn (Golden Orange).  Attached above the shield a Silver scroll inscribed "ARROWS IN FLIGHT" in Blue.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units.  The upturned wings and flight symbol symbolize the unit's mission, while the arrowhead represents the unit's heritage and home state, North Dakota.  Predecessor units were nicknames "The Straight Arrows."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 29 October 1996.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, issuing from base an American Indian demi-arrow Proper winged Argent below a stylized flight symbol Tenn (Golden Orange).

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the North Dakota Army National Guard:  From a wreath Argent and Azure, a sheaf of three arrows Argent armed and flighted Gules behind a string bow fesswise Or with grip of the second Gules.

Motto

ARROWS IN FLIGHT.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units.  The upturned wings and flight symbol symbolize the unit's mission, while the arrowhead represents the unit's heritage and home state, North Dakota.  Predecessor units were nicknames "The Straight Arrows."

Crest

The crest is that of the North Dakota Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 29 October 1996.





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