[edit] DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA.

[edit] Description:

• A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall, consisting of a gold acorn at the top and three green oak leaves in base within the upper and lower angles of a saltire formed by two blue spears with points up and each simulating a fleur-de-lis and the staffs grasped by two gold demi-lions rampant facing center, all above and issuing from a blue curved scroll inscribed "READY TO SERVE" in gold letters.

[edit] Symbolism:

• The gold acorn alludes to the 87th Infantry Division’s nickname "Golden Acorn Division" and the Division’s shoulder sleeve insignia.

• The color blue signifies the historic Infantry service.

• The two lions, each bearing a spear terminating in a fleur-de-lis, commemorate that unit’s participation in the European Theater of Operations, World War I and World War II.

• The three oak leaves refer to the three World War II campaigns in which the Division participated.

[edit] Background:

• The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 87th Maneuver Area Command on 28 Sep 1971.

• It was redesignated with the description and symbolism revised for the 87th Division (Exercise) on 1 Oct 1993.

• The distinctive unit insignia was redesignated for the 87th Division (Training Support) effective 1 Oct 1999.

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• 87th Division (United States)