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193D 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, a vol Argent, overall issuing from base a Hawaiian spear, Tenn.  Attached below the shield a Red scroll inscribed "KU WELA KA HAO" in Silver letters.

Symbolism
The colors blue and golden orange are traditionally associated with U.S. Army Aviation.  The wings symbolize the Aviation mission and the spear alludes to Hawaii, the unit's home location.  The red, symbolic of courage and leadership, together with the silver/white and blue are our National colors.  The motto translates to "Strike While The Iron Is Hot."

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 2 October 1986.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Azure, a vol Argent, overall issuing from base a Hawaiian spear, Tenn.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Hawaii Army National Guard:  On a wreath of the colors Argent and Azure, a dolphin embowed hauriant Argent, in his mouth a key fesswise Or.

Motto

KU WELA KA HAO (Strike While The Iron Is Hot).

Symbolism

Shield

The colors blue and golden orange are traditionally associated with U.S. Army Aviation.  The wings symbolize the Aviation mission and the spear alludes to Hawaii, the unit's home location.

Crest

The crest is that of the Hawaii Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 2 October 1986.





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