49th Missile Defense Battalion Unit Crest (Defensimus Patriam) - Sold in Pairs SBBA~Double~11330DBR The wings are indicative of

The wings are indicative of the unit's Airborne function and echo the Airborne designation

Branch insignia were first worn prior to the Civil War in the 1850s by Army personnel

" is emblazoned across the top of the design

The upturned sword denotes readiness and the paper represents the bureaucratic functions of the unit

Criteria: The Bronze Star Medal (BSM or BSV) is an award presented to United States Armed Forces personnel for bravery

49th Missile Defense Battalion Unit Crest (Defensimus Patriam) - Sold in Pairs SBBA~Double~11330DBR The wings are indicative ofUnited States Army 49th Missile Defense Battalion Unit Crest (Defensimus Patriam) Criteria: These distinctive unit insignia (DUI) are worn by the 49th Missile Defense Battalion. Defensimus Patriam is their motto and means Defending the Homeland. A unit of the Alaska Army National Guard (AK ARNG). Unit crests are worn on the Army Class A Uniform (Greens) and Army Service Uniform (ASU). Note: Sold in pairs (i. e., if you order a quantity of 1 you will