104 Division (Training)
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Unit
Insignia
- Description:
Upon and over a silver annulet charged with the motto: "We
Succeed" in blue lettering, a blue martlet holding
in its beak a silver decrescent.
- Symbolism: The
design is based upon the numerical designation of the
Division, the decrescent held in the martlet’s beak
symbolizing the Roman numeral "C" representing
100, and the martlet being the heraldic representation
of the fourth son. The decrescent was also used in
medieval times to indicate participation in the
crusades.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized for
the Headquarters and Military Police Company, 104th
Infantry Division on 15 Dec 1942. It was redesignated
for the Headquarters Company, 104th Infantry Division on
19 Jun 1945. On 8 Jun 1967 the insignia was authorized
for the 104th Division (Training).
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a green disc with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) dark green border 2
3/4 inches (6.99cm) in diameter overall, the head of a
timber wolf in gray.
- Symbolism: The
timber wolf represents the heartiness and vigor of life
in the western states, tenacity in pursuit of mission
accomplishment and unity of purpose associated with
familial behavior.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized on 16
Aug 1924. It was amended to include a border and
symbolism on 5 Jun 1985.
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