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1 SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.
2 Licensing

[edit] SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.

[edit] Description:

On an olive drab shield, 2 1/2 inches in width and 3 3/4 inches in height overall (the parallel sides 2 1/2 inches in length with a 90 degree angle pointed base) a red Arabic numeral "1" (1 3/4 inches in height overall).

[edit] Symbolism:

The numeral identifies the division's designation.

[edit] Background:

Originally approved on 31 Oct 1918 as a red number "1" for the 1st Division and amended on 31 Mar 1927 to include the background of the insignia in the design.

It was redesignated for the 1st Infantry Division on August 19, 1942.

[edit] Licensing

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507). Permission to use these images for commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.