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>.
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=7908&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services
Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1949
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Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 147 Finance Battalion
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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
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=3579&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&hilite=viking
Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
1999
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http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=3579&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&hilite=viking
United States
North America
Modern
Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 94th Cavalry Regiment
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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
<a href="http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=7897&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&hilite=viking" target="_blank">http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=7897&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&hilite=viking</a>
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Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
2008
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Public Domain Image. Credits: Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
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English
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http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Catalog/HeraldryMulti.aspx?CategoryId=7897&grp=2&menu=Uniformed%20Services&hilite=viking
North America
United States
Modern