US Army Unit Crest: 54th Engineer Battalion Motto: Essayons Et Faisons

Insignia Description A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a shield blazoned: Argent, three swords one and two, Gules, on a canton of the last a pale of the first and a chief of the like bearing a fleur-de-lis of the second. Attached below and to the sides of the shield a Silver scroll inscribed “ESSAYONS ET FAISONS” in Red letters.  Symbolism The colors are white (Argent) and red (Gules) for Engineers. The three swords symbolize the three outstanding achievements of the organization in World War II. Descent from the 20th Engineer Regiment is indicated by the canton which bears the coat of arms of that organization and indicates its World War I service.  History The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 54th Engineer Combat Battalion on 13 January 1950. It was redesignated for the 54th Engineer Battalion  Double clutch pin back Good condition, commensurate with age. Offers welcome