Description244-Aviation-Bde-SSI.png	244th Aviation Brigade
Date	1er août 1995
Source	US Army Institute of Heraldry
Auteur	US Army
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Description

• A rectangle arced at the top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) ultramarine blue border 2 inches (5.08cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62cm) in height overall divided horizontally embattled golden orange and ultramarine blue bearing a black hawk's head at top and a white stylized compass rose at bottom.

Symbolism:

• Ultramarine blue and golden orange are the colors traditionally used by Aviation units
• The stylized compass rose/polestar symbolizes guidance, directions, and leadership.
• The hawk symbolizes vigilance and strike capabilities as well as flight and power in reserve.

Background:

• The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 1 Aug 1995.