24 Infantry Division
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/4 inches
(3.18cm) in diameter consisting of a green Taro leaf
within a scarlet annulet bearing the word "Victory"
above thirteen stars, all gold.
- Symbolism: The
Taro leaf is from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the
24th Infantry Division. The scarlet annulet is taken
from the badge formerly approved for the Hawaiian
Division Headquarters and Special Troops. The Hawaiian
Division was redesignated as the 24th Infantry Division,
effective 1 October 1941. The thirteen stars stand for
the Division's participation in thirteen campaigns; it
is inscribed with the Division's motto "Victory."
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 Oct 1965.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: A
green taro leaf stem up piped with yellow upon a red
circular background piped with black.
- Symbolism: The
taro leaf is a well known symbol of Hawaii.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the
Hawaiian Division on 9 Sep 1921. It was redesignated for
the 24th Infantry Division on 21 Jul 1944.
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