11th Infantry Unit Crest (No Motto)

11th Infantry Unit Crest (No Motto)

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Description

Better known to most Soldiers as a “unit crest” or simply “DUI,” the Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 11th Infantry Brigade was approved on 27 July 1966. A longbow armed with a red arrow and its bowstring drawn alludes to the mobility and striking power of the unit, capabilities that are further reinforced with the Brigade motto “Swift True.”

Just as a bow and arrow is capable of being employed to strike without a warning sound, the Brigade too is capable of stealthy movement and surprise attack, and embodies the constant advance implied by the image of the  arrow. Further, the red arrow is almost universally emblematic of firepower, as seen in its use by Natie Americans as a symbol of war.

A blue annulet connotes fidelity and faithfulness (“true blue”) as well as tenacity in fulfilling purpose, while the black of the bow here denotes prudence and wisdom. The red of the arrow is for courage and sacrifice, the gold of the background for zeal, achievement, and inspiration.

The 11th Infantry Brigade is an inactive unit that was originally constituted in the Regular Army as HQ, 11th Infantry Brigade and assigned to the 6th Division on 16 November 1917. It took part in two World War I campaigns, Meuse-Argonne and Alsace 1918, as HQ and HQ Company, 11th Infantry Brigade. Following redesignations and reorganizations, it was once again designated as HQ and HQ Company, 11th Infantry Brigade in August 1936, but was disbanded 1 July 1940.

Reconstituted in 1966 with that same designation and activated in Hawaii on 1 July 1966, the Brigade fought in ten campaigns in Vietnam, with its outstanding service between 1968 and 1971 recognized with three Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm awards. The Brigade was inactivated on 30 November 1971.

The DUI is the picture is the one you will receive.