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[edit] SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.

[edit] Description:

• Within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) olive drab border a pentagon 1 13/16 inches (4.60cm) on a side, divided per saltire and charged with the letter "A" 1 7/8 inches (4.76cm) in height, all counterchanged red and white.

[edit] Symbolism:

• The insignia is in the colors of an army.
• The division per saltire (cross-shaped) and the five sides of the pentagon are suggestive of the numerical designation of the organization while the letter "A" indicates that the organization is an army.

[edit] Background:

• The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 26 Oct 1944.

[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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