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U.S. 75th Infantry Division Distinctive Unit Insignia:

[edit] Description:

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall, consisting of an elliptical background of alternating scarlet and yellow rays issuing from three blue isosceles triangles combined at base (mountain peaks) each charged with a silver fleur-de-lis, all above a scarlet bridge of one arch, surmounted by a silver bayonet, enclosing four wavy horizontal bars alternating blue and silver and rounded at base, all beneath a blue scroll inscribed "MAKE READY" in silver letters.

[edit] Symbolism:

The colors blue, red and yellow allude to the three combat arms of the Army - Infantry, Artillery and Armor. The three fleurs-de-lis symbolize the 75th Infantry Division's World War II campaigns in Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central Europe. The mountain peaks and the wavy bars allude to the former unit's determined fighting between the Rhine River and the Vosges Mountains. The bayonet symbolizes combat readiness and aggressiveness, while the bridge over the wavy bars alludes to the Division's pursuance of the enemy over land and water. The rayed background symbolizes firepower and victory.

[edit] Background:

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 75th Maneuver Area Command on 9 Jul 1970. It was redesignated for the 75th Division (Exercise), with description and symbolism revised, on 1 Oct 1993. The insignia was redesignated for the 75th Division (Training Support) on 1 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."

- US Army Institute Of Heraldry

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