1st Aviation Regiment — Unit Directory

Distinctive unit insignia

Authorised 17 February 1964

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per nebuly Argent and Azure (Ultramarine Blue) in base a mullet of 11 points of the first and in chief an alerion Gules. Attached below the shield a silver scroll inscribed "SUPER PRIMUM" in black letters.

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 1st Aviation Battalion on 17 Feb 1964. It was rescinded on 8 Jul 1976. On 1 Sep 1981 it was reinstated for the 1st Aviation Battalion and amended to changed the color of the shield. The insignia was redesignated on 16 Nov 1987 for the 1st Aviation with the description and symbolism revised. Coat of Arms

Coat of arms

Authorised 17 February 1964

Per bend nebuly Argent and Azure (Ultramarine blue) in base a mullet of 11 points of the first and in chief an alerion Gules. On a wreath of the colors, Argent and Azure, issuant out of a cloud proper, four crossed lightning bolts their points in base, two at center Gules between Gold. SUPER PRIMUM (Above the first).

Ultramarine blue is traditionally associated with Aviation units. The alerion (a heraldic eagle without beak or talon) is symbolic of flight and further suggests the fixed wing variety of aircraft. The star, a symbol of achievement, also represents rotary-winged aircraft. The nebuly partition line is suggestive of clouds and sky. The lightning bolts issuing from a cloud refers to the mission and capabilities of the 1st Aviation Battalion in combat service. Yellow and scarlet, the colors of the Republic of Vietnam flag, refer to the 1st Aviation Battalion's service in 11 campaigns there. Two awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation are represented by the scarlet lightning bolts at center, and the two yellow bolts connote awards if the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class.