[edit] DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA.

[edit] Description:

• A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 3/16 inches in height consisting of an equilateral triangle, one point up, divided into three sections, The upper section yellow, the dexter section blue, and the sinister section red, a gun bendwise in front of a tank track and wheels, all black and overall a red lightning flash bendwise sinister, in the apex the Arabic numeral "1" in black; all above a gold scroll inscribed "Old Ironsides" in black letters.

[edit] Symbolism:

• The design is a miniaturized replica in metal and enamel of the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 1st Armored Division.

[edit] Background:

• The original distinctive unit insignia consisting of an arrowhead of blue, gold and red and centered on the gold portion, a small black arrow with point up; supporting the triangular head, a gold scroll bearing the inscription "Old Ironsides" in black letters was approved on March 11, 1966. It was cancelled and the current design was authorized on May 16, 1969.

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