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137TH AVIATION BATTALION
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in width consisting of a maroon fleam, surmounted by a red martlet above a three segmented silver scroll inscribed "EVERYWHERE AND READY" in maroon letters.

Symbolism
The martlet is the heraldic swallow or swift; its use represents the aviation function of the Battalion.  The martlet is red in reference to the color of the cardinal, official bird of the State of Ohio, the unit's home area.  The fleam is a heraldic representation of a surgeon's lancet; its use refers to the Battalion's former designation as a medical unit.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 7 November 1966.  It was rescinded on 23 December 1974.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Sanguine, on a bend invected Argent between two fleams of the like three martlets fesswise in bend Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Ohio Army National Guard:  On a wreath of the colors Argent and Gules, a sheaf of seventeen arrows Argent bound by a sprig of buckeye (Aesculus glabra) fructed Proper (two leaves with bursting burr).

Motto

EVERYWHERE AND READY.

Symbolism

Shield

The martlet is the heraldic swallow or swift; its use represents the aviation function of the Battalion.  The martlets are red in reference to the color of the cardinal, official bird of the State of Ohio, the unit's home area.  The bend stands for a runway; its invected edges represent clouds.  The fleam is a heraldic representation of a surgeon's lancet; its use refers to the Battalion's former designation as a medical unit.

Crest

The crest is that of the Ohio Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 18 April 1966.  It was rescinded on 23 December 1974.





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