• A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, issuant from chief, an eagle's claw, talons extended Or, armed Sable. Attached below the shield a gold motto scroll inscribed "STRIKE" in blue letters.

• The blue is for Infantry.
• The grasping eagle's claw is a representation of the airborne functions of the organization.
• The motto is expressive of the power of the organization.

• The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment on 14 Nov 1942.
• It was redesignated for the 502d Airborne Infantry Regiment on 5 Apr 1949.
• On 14 Feb 1958 the insignia was redesignated for the 502d Infantry Regiment.

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