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Summary
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English: 1st Armored Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia[1]. |
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| Source | US Army Institute of Heraldry | |||
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English: United States Army |
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English: US Army Institute of Heraldry |
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Blazon:
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
- Description:
- An equilateral triangle, one point up, above a horizontal tab attached in base, the overall dimensions of triangle and tab is 4 1/16 inches in height and 3 7/8 inches in width.
- The triangle is divided into three sections, the upper section yellow, the dexter section blue and the sinister section red, overall a gun bendwise in front of a tank track and wheels all black surmounted by a red lightning flash bendwise sinister.
- In the apex the Arabic numeral "1" in black, all within a 1/8 inch green border.
- The tab is yellow with a 1/8 inch green border with the inscription "OLD IRONSIDES" in black letters 5/16 inch in height.
Combat Service Identification Badge
- A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.
Symbolism
- Yellow, blue, and red are the colors of the branches from which armored units were formed.
- The tank tread, gun, and lightning flash are symbolic of mobility, power, and speed.
- The division's designation is in Arabic numerals.
Background
- The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved without the tab on 1940-11-22.
- The tab was authorized as a separate item on 1956-02-21.
- The insignia was changed to a one-piece insignia on 1970-11-05.
- (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-330)
Notes
- ↑ The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia is worn on all uniforms except the Blue Service Uniform.
The Combat Service Identification Badge is a simplified miniature version of the SSI, and is worn on the Blue Service Uniform.
