42 Infantry Division
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches
(3.02cm) in height overall consisting of an arc of three
concentric red, gold metal and blue bands, the ends
curving downwards and terminating behind a vertical
white enamel fleur-de-lis on either side above in base a
yellow enamel demi-sun with gold rays on a light blue
background, all above a red scroll, the ends curving
behind the lower area of each fleur-de-lis, inscribed "RAINBOW"
in gold letters.
- Symbolism: Blue
is the color used for Infantry. The rainbow alludes to
the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Division and
spanning across two fleurs-de-lis symbolize their combat
service in France during both World War I and World War
II. The sun, adapted from the seal of the State of New
York, refers to the location and home area of the 42d
Infantry Division.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 3 Jun 1976.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description:
The 4th quadrant of a rainbow of three bands red, yellow
and blue, each 3/8 inch (.95cm) in width, outer radius 2
inches (5.08cm); all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) Army
green border.
- Symbolism: N/A
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized by
telegram on 29 Oct 1918 for the 42d Division. It was
officially authorized for wear on 27 May 1922. On 8 Sept
1947 it was authorized for the 42d Infantry Division.
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