US Army Corps of Engineers Command Unit Crest — Right Facing | USA-Made to Military Specifications

✅ Made in the USA | ✅ Meets Military Manufacturing Specifications | ✅ Two Post Pins & Metal Clutches
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Quick Answer: The US Army Corps of Engineers Command Unit Crest (Right Facing) is an official, USA-made distinctive unit insignia bearing the motto ESSAYONS — "Let Us Try" — the enduring battle cry of the Army Engineer Corps since 1779. This right-facing variant is worn on the right collar by enlisted soldiers and is manufactured to full U.S. Army military specifications. Whether you're a unit supply sergeant, a veteran of the Engineer Corps, or a collector of authentic Army insignia, this is the real thing. Browse our full Engineer Unit Crests and Army Unit Crests collections.

What is the US Army Corps of Engineers Command Unit Crest?

The Corps of Engineers Command Unit Crest is the official DUI (Distinctive Unit Insignia) of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It features the castle emblem — the historic symbol of the Engineer Corps — and bears the motto ESSAYONS, Latin for "Let Us Try," adopted in 1779. The right-facing crest is worn on the right collar of the Army Service Uniform.

Product Specifications

• Made in the USA — meets all U.S. Army military manufacturing specifications
• Official Command Unit Crest of the US Army Corps of Engineers
• Right-facing orientation — worn on the right collar
• Die-struck metal construction with enamel finish
• Two post pins with metal clutch attachments
• Motto: ESSAYONS ("Let Us Try")
• Sold individually
• Bulk pricing available — Request a unit quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ESSAYONS mean?

ESSAYONS is Latin for "Let Us Try" — the official motto of the US Army Corps of Engineers, adopted in 1779. It reflects the Engineer Corps' mission to overcome obstacles and build solutions under any conditions.

What is the difference between the left-facing and right-facing Engineer Unit Crest?

The right-facing crest is worn on the right collar and the left-facing on the left collar of the Army Service Uniform. Enlisted soldiers wear branch insignia on both collars; the facing direction ensures proper mirror-image symmetry.

Is this crest AR 670-1 compliant?

Yes. This unit crest is manufactured in the USA to U.S. Army military specifications and meets AR 670-1 wear requirements for the Army Service Uniform.

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