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US 78th Infantry Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.

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[edit] Description:

On a red semi-disc 3 inches (7.62cm) in diameter, a white bolt of lightning from sinister chief to dexter base, all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) green border.

[edit] Symbolism:

The lightning flash on the red background alludes to the combat record of the division likened to a "bolt of lightning…" and to its designation as the "Lightning Division."

[edit] Background:

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 78th Infantry Division on 27 May 1922.

It was retained for the 78th Division (Training) on 11 Sep 1959.

The insignia was redesignated on 1 Oct 1993 for the 78th Division (Exercise) and the description revised to provide metric measurements.

The insignia was redesignated for the 78th Division (Training Support) on 17 Oct 1999

[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 usage restriction: "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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