The crossed arrows were officially adopted as part of the Special Forces insignia in 1984. Point to a conflict the U.S. has been involved in, and chances are you'll find a specialized unit.

Photo: Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces. The emblem of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces features a silver wolf girded with a golden belt, set against a silver laurel wreath.

The crown bears the insignia of the 7th Special Forces Group—a red felt shield and a pin of black and silver and black crossed arrows over a sword with the motto "De Oppresso Liber" or "to free the ...

Four Green Berets from the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) demonstrated exceptional valor during a five-week period in early 1968, immediately preceding and during the Tet Offensive. U.S. Army ...