1457th Engineer Battalion Unit Crest (Unit Build Fight) - Sold in Pairs SBBA~Pair~1441_CHEM-ENL-BI~1434_US-ENL-BI The cactus is a nod

The cactus is a nod to this unit's historical service at the Mexican border

While the award was first created in 1949 the first awards were not issued until 1958 to Petty Officers Earl Leyda and Raymond Johnson for their actions in saving workers from the Oswego Water Works Tunnel under Lake Ontario

Approved for wear in 2008 and worn by the Virginia Army National Guard (VA ARNG)

Originally approved in 1981 until 2008 when the unit became a Center

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1457th Engineer Battalion Unit Crest (Unit Build Fight) - Sold in Pairs SBBA~Pair~1441_CHEM-ENL-BI~1434_US-ENL-BI The cactus is a nodUnited States Army 1457th Engineer Battalion Unit Crest (Unit Build Fight) Criteria: These distinctive unit insignia (DUI) are worn by the 1457th Engineer Battalion headquartered in American Fork, UT. A unit of the Utah Army National Guard. Unit crests are worn on the Army Class A Uniform (GREENS) and Army Service Uniform (ASU). Note: Sold in pairs (i. e., if you order a quantity of 1 you will receive two Unit Crests).