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US 78th Infantry Division Distinctive Unit Insignia.
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[edit] Description:
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall, consisting of a white enamel alerion on a scarlet enamel disc centered upon a blue enamel equilateral triangle with notched sides, all in front of two white enamel lightning flashes in a V form contained at top and bottom by a continuous scarlet scroll inscribed below with the word "AUDACITER" in gold.
[edit] Symbolism:
The white alerion on scarlet is from the arms of Lorraine Province in France where the organization served in three World War I campaigns.
In World War II, the unit participated in the Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns indicated by the three points, in the color blue for Infantry and for the area of the Rhine River.
The white flashes and the red of the scroll allude to the Division shoulder sleeve insignia.
[edit] Background:
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 78th Division (Training) on 21 Dec 1971.
It was redesignated on 1 Oct 1993 for the 78th Division (Exercise) and the description revised to provide metric measurements.
On 17 Oct 1999 the insignia was redesignated for the 78th 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."
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- US Army Institute Of Heraldry
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