U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Unit Crest - Essayons

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Unit Crest - Essayons

This is the official U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Unit Crest, commonly known as the Essayons Unit Crest. This distinctive insignia is worn by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers military personnel and represents the heritage, mission, and traditions of the Army Engineer Corps. The Corps' historic motto, ESSAYONS, is French for “Let Us Try.” :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The Army Corps of Engineers Crest carries important symbolism. The eagle, the national symbol of the United States, stands behind the scarlet and white Engineer tower, representing the Corps' engineering and construction mission. The globe and sun represent the worldwide scope of the Corps' activities and its service to the nation. The olive branch represents the peaceful nature of the Corps' mission, while the oak represents fortitude. The branches also reflect the Corps' concern for the environment. The eagle holds the historic ESSAYONS motto in its beak. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

The Corps of Engineers has one of the longest military engineering traditions in the United States. The distinctive Engineer castle has been associated with the Corps since the 19th century, while the Corps' Essayons motto has been part of its identity since the early history of the organization. The motto reflects the Engineer tradition of taking on difficult challenges and finding ways to accomplish the mission. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

• Organization: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
• Branch: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Insignia: Corps of Engineers Unit Crest / Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI)
• Motto: ESSAYONS
• Motto Meaning: Let Us Try
• Heraldry: Eagle, Engineer tower, globe, sun, olive branch and oak
• Use: Military uniform wear, collecting and display

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This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Crest is an excellent piece of Army Engineer insignia for Soldiers, veterans, military collectors, Engineer personnel, and anyone interested in the history and traditions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.