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[edit] SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.
[edit] Description:
- Upon a five pointed white star whose points lie in the circumference of an imaginary circle 3-1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in diameter an Indian's head with war bonnet in profile, face red, bonnet blue with outline of feathers in blue.
- The star to be superimposed upon a black shield, of dimensions such that the points of the star shall lie at a distance of 1/8 inch (.32 cm) from the perimeter.
[edit] Symbolism:
- The star has played an important part in our history from the days of the Colonies to the present time.
- The Indian signifies the first and original American.
- These devices were originally established by the division to use as vehicle markings and to identify the vehicles as all American.
[edit] Background:
- The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized for the 2d Division on 6 Nov 1918, officially announced by The Adjutant General letter, 21 Jun 1922, amended to correct the description on 7 Nov 1927 and redesignated for the 2d Infantry Division on 1 Aug 1942.
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