File:501-Parachute-Infantry-Regiment.png

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Description 501st PIR Distinctive Unit Insignia
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent an Ojibway (Chippewa) thunderbird Azure garnished Gules. Attached below the shield a blue scroll inscribed "GERONIMO" in silver letters.
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Source US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author US Army Institute of Heraldry
Other versions This image has nothing to do with the category Ojibwa, since Geronimo was an Apache.

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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 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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This file is a work of a U.S. Army soldier or employee, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, it is in the public domain in the United States.

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Symbolism:[edit]

  • The colors blue and white indicate the Infantry nature of the organization. The thunderbird is an appropriate symbol for a parachute battalion. The motto has its origin in a cry uttered in the maiden jump of the test platoon and is now tradition with the 501st Parachute Battalion.

Background:[edit]

  • The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 501st Parachute Battalion on 1941-03-1941. It was redesignated for the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment on 1942-07-08. On 1947-01-20 the insignia was redesignated for the 501st Infantry Battalion. It was redesignated for the 501st Infantry Regiment on 1958-09-18.

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current19:07, 3 November 2007Thumbnail for version as of 19:07, 3 November 2007165 × 191 (8 KB)CORNELIUSSEON (talk | contribs){{Information |Description=A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent an Ojibway (Chippewa) thunderbird Azure garnished Gules. Attached below the shield a blue scroll inscribed "

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