49th ADA (Air Defense Artillery) Group Unit Crest (Alert and Adroit) - Sold in Pairs Anodized Front and center of this

Front and center of this patch is the sword of liberation with rising flames which represents justice by which the enemy power will be broken

500 flying hours in aircraft or seven years from basic rating date while Master Aviator Badge recipients need 3

Other approved devices for the award are an Arrowhead Device awarded for airborne or amphibious operations and the Fleet Marine Force device for certain sailors

Sustaining the Line is their motto

49th ADA (Air Defense Artillery) Group Unit Crest (Alert and Adroit) - Sold in Pairs Anodized Front and center of thisUnited States Army 49th ADA (Air Defense Artillery) Group Unit Crest (Alert and Adroit) Criteria: Unit Crests are unique to each unit in the U. S. Army and are officially known as Distinctive Unit Insignia although most Soldiers refer to them as "Unit Crests." The insignia design is derived from the coat of arms authorized for a unit. All personnel assigned to the organization wear the insignia, except general officers, the Sergeant Major of the Army