Insignia of the US 86th Engineer Battalion
Insignia
The distinctive unit insignia of the 86th US Engineer Battalion, featuring a Viking ship under sail. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=9911&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, "the Viking ship is symbolic of the bridge-building activities of the organization, such ships having first been used to bridge the oceans in the adventurous, swash-buckling days of Eric the Red, the first of the Vikings to cross the waters."
The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
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Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1954
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Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 2nd Infantry Battalion
Insignia
The insignia of this US Army infantry battalion, featuring a Viking ship and two knives. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=7901&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a> "The Viking ship symbolizes the activation in Iceland as part of the 2nd Battalion Combat Team."
The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1956
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Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 147 Finance Battalion
Insignia
The insignia of the 147th Finance Battalion of the US Army features a horned viking helmet, referencing their linear connection to the 47th infantry division. Minnesota is an area of the US with high levels of historic immigration from Scandinavia. See the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=3579&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a> for more.
The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
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Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1999
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Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 94th Cavalry Regiment
Insignia
Unit insignia for the 94th Cavalry Regiment, which features the motto 'Viking Vanguard'. The connection is probably with Minnesota, where the regiment is based, and the high levels of Scandinavian immigration to this region of the US.
The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
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2008
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Emblem of the 440th Airlift Wing of the US Airforce
Insignia
The emblem of the 440th Airlift Wing of the US Airforce contains a "winged viking helmet" in its design.
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Detail from the Rose Window in Lerwick Town Hall, Depicting the Lerwick Coat of Arms
Stained glass windows
The Rose Window features a version of the coat of arms of Lerwick, with several elements of Norse heritage incorporated: the Viking ship with dragon prows, the battle-axe and the raven (the latter associated with Odin and an important symbol in Norse mythology). The motto reads 'Dispecta est Thule' 'Thule was glimpsed'. For more information, see http://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall/Rose-Window.asp
Lerwick Town Hall
The World-Tree Project
2016
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Insignia of the US 47th Infantry Division
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The insignia of the 47th Infantry Division, whose units come from the states of Minnesota and North Dakota (with high levels of Scandinavian immigration). The insignia features a horned helmet, and a shield of Thor, apparently referring to the Marvel comic hero. The motto is Latin, translating as 'fury of the Vikings'. For more information see the US <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=7908&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services" target="_blank">institute of heraldry</a>.
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Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1949
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Insignia of William M. Raines High school, Jacksonville, Florida
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The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of <span>Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (</span><strong>JROTC</strong><span>) from </span>this high-school in Jacksonville, Florida, features a Viking bust with beard and horned helmet and Viking ship under sail respectively.<br /><br /> According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=8368&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, "The Viking head is symbolic of strength and courage. The color of the Viking face pays homage to the long journey the cadets took as African Americans... William M. Raines High school was the First African American High School to open in the state of Florida."
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
2012
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Insignia of D. H. Conley High School, Greenville, NC
Insignia
Shoulder sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) of D. H. Conley High School, Greenville, NC. It features a gold head of a Viking warrior wearing a gold helmet augmented with two white horns, and two ship prows. See <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/Heraldry.aspx?HeraldryId=9663&CategoryId=5414&grp=8&menu=ROTC&ps=24&p=0&hilite=viking" target="_blank">here </a>for more.
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1993
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Insignia of Westhill High School, Stamford, CT
Insignia
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Westhill, Stamford, CT. They feature a viking head with winged helmet and a mask helmet with horns respectively. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5106&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, "he Viking is the school's mascot, and legend and history indicates the Viking's once landed in the bay near the school."
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
2005
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Insignia of Blair High School, Pasadena, CA
Insignia
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the J<span>unior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in </span>Pasadena, CA. It features <span>a white </span><span class="highlight">Viking</span><span>'s head in profile detailed green with yellow hair and mustache. According to </span>the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/Heraldry.aspx?HeraldryId=9034&CategoryId=5059&grp=8&menu=ROTC&ps=24&p=0&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, "t<span>he </span><span class="highlight">Viking</span><span> is symbolic of military preparedness and strength."</span>
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1986
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Insignia of James Monroe High School, North Hills, CA
Insignia
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in North Hills, CA. They feature a viking with beard and horned helmet and a viking warrior with shield, sword and horned helmet respectively. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5077&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a> "The Viking and the Viking's shield represent the school's strength and how the cadets can succeed when all pull together to excel".
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
2002
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Insignia of Valley High School, Las Vegas, NV
Insignia
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Las Vegas, NV. Featuring a Viking with horned helmet, braids and mustache. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=9736&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a> "The Viking is the school’s mascot and reflects the strength and spirit of the cadets.".
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
2014
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Insignia of Taylor County High School, Bulter, GA
Insignia
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Bulter, GA. They feature a horned helmet and battle axes, and a viking warrior emerging from a viking ship respectively. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=8175&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a> "The school's mascot is the Viking, a symbol for daring and exploration."
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
2011
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Insignia of Northwest High School, Clarksville, TN
Insignia
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Clarksville, TN. They feature a viking with beard and horned helmet, and a shield with crossed axes respectively. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5533&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, "The Viking represents the strength and determination of the students."
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5533&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking
The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
2007
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Insignia of Garey High School, Pomona, CA
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The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Pomona, CA. They feature a viking with horned helmet, braids and moustache and a horned helmet and winged sandal respectively. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5071&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, the Viking is the school's mascot.
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1995
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Insignia of Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg, SC
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Spartanburg, SC. They both feature a stylised viking bust with horned helmet, braids and mustache. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5509&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, "The Viking is the school's mascot and conveys fierceness, power, and protection. The students identify with their mascot in their pursuit of academic as well as athletic endeavors."
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5509&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking
The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1996
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Insignia of North Salem High School, Salem, Oregon
Insignia
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Salem, Oregon. They feature a viking head with red beard and hair and a horned helmet and a shield with a viking ship in the upper position. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5465&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, "The Viking represents a sense of adventure and boldness" whilst "the Viking ship in full sail describes the voyage of education".
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5465&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking
The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1997
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Insignia of Hilo High School, Hilo, HI
Insignia
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Hilo, Hawaii. They feature a viking with beard and golden horned helmet, and mountains with the motto 'Viking Pride' respectively. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=8818&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking" target="_blank">official website</a>, the insignia "reflects the school's Viking mascot and alludes to the seafaring people of the locale. "
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The Institute of Heraldry / Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1994
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Insignia of Inkster High School, Inkster, MI
Insignia
The shoulder-sleeve and shoulder loop insignia of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) from this high-school in Inkster, Michigan. They feature a Viking with horned helmet, mustache and braids, and a Viking ship under sail respectively. According to the <a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5318&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking">official website,</a> "The Viking is the school's mascot and represents strength and courage."
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=5318&grp=8&menu=ROTC&hilite=viking
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2006
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