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[edit] Summary

[edit] DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA.

[edit] Description:

• A silver color metal and enamel device, 1 1/8 inches in height overall consisting of pair of blue enamel stylized wings, tips down surmounted by a white enamel fleur-de-lis supported by a blue enamel scroll inscribed, "IN AIR, ON LAND" in silver color metal letters.

[edit] Symbolism:

• The fleur-de-lis is representative of the battle honors earned in France during World War I. The wings are symbolic of the Division’s mission. The motto is expressive of the personnel of the organization either on land or in the air.

[edit] Background:

• The distinctive unit insignia was approved on October 23, 1942. It was cancelled and a Distinctive Unit Insignia of the same design as the shoulder sleeve was authorized July 31, 1990. The original distinctive unit insignia was reinstated on May 21, 1998.

[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

• 82nd Airborne Division (United States)