100 Division (Training)
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in width overall consisting of a green century plant
with two white blossoms behind the upper portion of a
gold fleur-de-lis, with a white powder horn outlined and
detailed in gold suspended from its cross bar, the
latter on a blue background, all above a gold scroll
bearing the inscription "SOLDIERS OF THE CENTURY"
in black letters.
- Symbolism: The
numerical identification of the unit is symbolized by a
blossomed century plant. The fleur-de-lis refers to the
Distinguished Unit Citation awarded the Division for
combat service in France and Germany in World War II.
The powder horn, a frequent companion of the long
Kentucky rifle, symbolizes the historical background as
the originally constituted Headquarters, 100th Infantry
Division. The color green is used to represent the
growth and vigor of the 100th Division Training program.
The blue background alludes to the blue grass while the
powder horn offers further reference to Kentucky.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized on
25 Mar 1968. It was amended on 26 Jul 1989 to change the
motto.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description:
Upon a blue shield approximately 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm)
in height the number "100" in round block
letters, the upper half of the numerals white, the lower
half yellow.
- Symbolism: N/A
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the
100th Division on 29 May 1923. It was redesignated for
the 100th Airborne Division on 12 Dec 1946. On 29 Jan
1947 the airborne tab was rescinded. The insignia was
amended to add the airborne tab on 13 Jun 1951. The
shoulder sleeve insignia was redesignated for the 100th
Infantry Division and amended to delete the airborne tab
on 9 Aug 1956. Effective 7 Sep 1960 the insignia was
redesignated for the 100th Division.
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