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US 75th Infantry Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.

1 Description:
2 Symbolism:
3 Background:
4 Licensing

[edit] Description:

A rectangle 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in height by 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in width, divided diagonally from upper left to lower right, blue over scarlet bearing a white diagonal stripe from upper left to lower right surmounted by the blue numeral seven and the scarlet numeral five both fimbriated white on the colored background all within a narrow green border.

[edit] Symbolism:

The red, white and blue of the insignia refer to the historic insignia approved for the Army Ground Forces. The numerals are in reference to the numerical designation of the Division.

[edit] Background:

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 75th Infantry Division on 12 Feb 1943. It was redesignated for the 75th Maneuver Area Command on 12 Mar 1973. On 1 Oct 1993 the insignia was redesignated for the 75th Division (Exercise). On 17 Oct 1999 the shoulder sleeve insignia was redesignated for the 75th Division (Training Support).

[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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