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[edit] Summary

[edit] SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.

[edit] Description:

• Upon a red square 2 3/8 inches on a side a blue disc 1 3/4 inches in diameter with the letters AA in white. The inner elements of the two A’s vertical lines and the outer elements arcs of a circle 1 3/8 inches in diameter, elements of the letters 1/8 inch in width. Attached immediately above the square is a blue tab with the word "AIRBORNE" in white.

[edit] Symbolism:

• The double "A" refers to the nickname "All American Division" adopted by the organization in France during World War I.

[edit] Background:

• The insignia was approved for the 82nd Division by the Adjutant General, American Expeditionary Forces on October 21, 1918 and was confirmed by the Adjutant general, War Department on July 8, 1922.
• The insignia was redesignated for the 82nd Airborne Division and an "Airborne" tab authorized on August 31, 1942.
• Authorization for the tab was rescinded on October 16, 1946 and subsequently restored on December 23, 1948 and announced in later March 1, 1949.

[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.

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