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US 1st Army SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.

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2 Symbolism:
3 Background:
4 Licensing

[edit] Description:

On a background equally divided horizontally white and red, 3 1/4 inches in height and 2 1/2 inches in width at base and 2 1/8 inches in width at top, a black block letter "A", 2 3/4 inches in height, 2 inches in width at base and 1 5/8 inches in width at top, all members 7/16 inch wide, all enclosed within a 1/8 inch Army Green border.

[edit] Symbolism:

The red and white of the background are the colors used in flags for Armies. The letter "A" represents "Army" and is also the first letter of the alphabet suggesting "First Army."

[edit] Background:

A black letter "A" was approved as the authorized insignia by the Commanding General, American Expedition Force, on November 16, 1918 and approved by the War Department on May 27, 1922. The background was added on November 17, 1950.

[edit] Licensing

This image is a work of the U.S. Army Institute Of Heraldry, taken or made during the course of the Institute's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain, with the following caveat: "The images of all badges, insignia, decorations and medals on this web site are protected 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."
Subject to disclaimers.

- US Army Institute Of Heraldry

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