108 Division (Training)
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height consisting of a gold torch with red flame
centered in front of two crossed gold muskets behind
which are two white targets with black bulls’-eyes
side by side each flanked on the outer side by a gold
caltrap; issuant from behind the targets at upper center
two gold cannon muzzles pointing up and out and all
superimposed upon a base of golden rays and supported by
a semi-circular scroll bearing the motto "Princeps
Exercendo" in red letters.
- Symbolism: The
colors scarlet and gold are suggested by the Division
shoulder sleeve insignia. The flaming torch represent
the imparting of knowledge and the targets symbolize the
practical application of it. The weapons and rays
signify the unit’s military readiness.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized on
29 Nov 1968. It was amended on 26 Dec 1968 to correct
the description.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a red seven-sided polygon one side up of 1 5/16 inches
(3.33cm) circumscribing radius, a yellow griffin
passant.
- Symbolism: The
seven-sided figure is representative of the seven states
within which the Division was activated, while the
griffin is symbolic of striking power from the air and
strength on the ground.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized for
the 108th Airborne Division on 10 May 1948. It was
amended to add the airborne tab on 1 Jun 1949. On 30 Mar
1953 the insignia was redesignated for the 108th
Infantry Division and amended to delete the airborne
tab. On 7 Sep 1960 the insignia was redesignated for the
108th Division.
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