There is no readily available public information regarding the dates of wear and/or approval for the 37th Engineer Battalion organizational flash and oval.
The flash is worn centered on the stiffener of the maroon beret, reflecting the Battalion’s Airborne status, with either non-subdued insignia of rank (Officers) or Distinctive Unit Insignia/Regimental Distinctive Insignia (Enlisted) centered on the flash.
Also called a background trimming, the oval is worn beneath any authorized Parachutist or Air Assault badges, with the two items counting as one when calculating device measurements or placement.
Center the main portion of the badges (wings and helicopter/parachute) on the oval; the star and wreath-and-star of the Senior and Master Parachutist badges respectively will protrude slightly above the oval.
Officially given the Special Designation of “Eagle Battalion,” the 37th Engineer Battalion is the descendant of the 1st Battalion, 37th Engineer Regiment that was organized in January 1918 at Fort Myer, Virginia. Its battle honors include two World War I campaigns; four World War II campaigns, with an Arrowhead device for taking part in an assault landing during the D-Day landings at Normandy (its heroic service during that campaign was also recognized with a Presidential Unit Citation and French Croix de Guerre); and two campaigns in the Persian Gulf War.
The Battalion and/or its elements have been deployed on several occasions to the Middle East in support of the War on Terrorism. Although its campaign participation is yet to be determined, it has earned several military decorations, including two Meritorious Unit Commendations for its support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during 2003 and in 2009-2010 and a third MUC for its service in Afghanistan between 2006 and 2007.
As of 2021, the 37th Engineer Battalion (also referred to as 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion) is assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.