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211TH AVIATION REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned:  Tenn, on a pile Azure a pheon Argent, in base a vol of the second.  Attached above the shield a Blue scroll inscribed "WINGS" in Silver letters and attached below the shield a Blue scroll inscribed "OF THE ROCKIES" in Silver letters.

Symbolism
Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with Aviation units.  Blue and white are symbolic of sky and clouds, the unit's theater of operations.  The pheon represents attack capabilities, swiftness and accuracy.  The wings, reaching upward, allude to mobility of an attack helicopter.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved effective 1 September 1989.




Coat of Arms


Description/Blazon

Shield

Tenn, on a pile Azure a pheon Argent, in base a vol of the second.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Utah Army National Guard:  On a wreath of the colors Argent and Tenn, a beehive beset with seven bees all Proper.

Motto

WINGS OF THE ROCKIES.

Symbolism

Shield

Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally associated with Aviation units.  Blue and white are symbolic of sky and clouds, the unit's theater of operations.  The pheon represents attack capabilities, swiftness and accuracy.  The wings, reaching upward, allude to mobility of an attack helicopter.

Crest

The crest is that of the Utah Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved effective 1 September 1989.





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