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.
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{{Information |Description= 244th Aviation Brigade |Source= US Army Institute of Heraldry |Date=1995-08-01 |Author= US Army |Permission= {{PD-USGov-Military-Army-USAIOH}} - US Army Institute Of Heraldry |other_versions= }} ==Description:== *A rectan