A Co, 1-285 ARB "Archers — Praecedo Paternus" (Subdued)
Subdued A Co, 1-285 ARB "Archers" Apache patch — "Praecedo Paternus" Latin motto. Arizona ARNG attack aviation.
Unit History & Context: Alpha Company of the 1st Battalion, 285th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion — the "Archers" — is an AH-64 Apache attack company of the Arizona Army National Guard, based at Silverbell Army Heliport. The Latin motto "Praecedo Paternus" translates loosely to "I go before, fatherly/protective" — capturing both the attack aviation mission of going in first and the unit's protective relationship with the ground forces it supports.
Symbology: Apache attack helicopter silhouette over a shield, lightning bolts referencing both the unit's speed and the strike capability of the Apache. Subdued tan/olive embroidery for combat wear.
For Collectors: Guard Apache patches are collected enthusiastically by both unit veterans and broader Apache community. Subdued combat variant.
Unit Information
Unit: A Company, 1st Battalion, 285th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion
Callsign: Archers
Parent Command: Arizona Army National GuardAircraft & Era
Aircraft: AH-64D/E Apache
Era: ModernSymbology & Iconography
Apache attack helicopter silhouette over a shield, lightning bolts referencing both the unit's speed and the strike capability of the Apache. Subdued tan/olive embroidery for combat wear.For Collectors
Guard Apache patches are collected enthusiastically by both unit veterans and broader Apache community. Subdued combat variant.Shipping & Returns
Ships within 2-3 business days. All patches are inspected for condition before shipment. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery for any item not as described.
