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SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.

Summary

  • On a green disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter overall and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) border, a yellow acorn stem up.

Symbolism:

  • The acorn is the symbol of strength of the Division.

Background:

  • The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 87th Infantry Division on 9 Nov 1918.
  • It was authorized for use by the 87th Maneuver Area Command on 5 Mar 1973.
  • On 1 Oct 1993 it was redesignated for the 87th Division (Exercise).
  • The shoulder sleeve insignia was redesignated for the 87th Division (Training Support) effective 1 Oct 1999.


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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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