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[edit] Distinctive Unit Insignia.

[edit] Description:

• A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, issuant from chief, an eagle's claw, talons extended Or, armed Sable. Attached below the shield a gold motto scroll inscribed "STRIKE" in blue letters.

[edit] Symbolism:

• The blue is for Infantry.
• The grasping eagle's claw is a representation of the airborne functions of the organization.
• The motto is expressive of the power of the organization.

[edit] Background:

• The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment on 14 Nov 1942.
• It was redesignated for the 502d Airborne Infantry Regiment on 5 Apr 1949.
• On 14 Feb 1958 the insignia was redesignated for the 502d Infantry Regiment.

[edit] Licensing

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507). Permission to use these images for commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

- US Army Institute Of Heraldry

• 502nd Infantry Regiment (United States)