83 Infantry Division
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Unit
Insignia
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a black inverted pyramid 2 1/2 inches in width and 2 3/4
inches in height the cipher "O H I O" in
yellow, the monogram consisting of two circles, the
outer one 1 1/8 inches in diameter and 1/32 inches in
width; the inner one 7/16 inch with one horizontal and
three vertical lines. All elements within the outer
circle 1/16 inch in width.
- Symbolism: The
insignia with monogram represents the area the state
from where the majority of the members were drawn when
the division was activated in World War I.
- Background: The
insignia was originally approved for the 83d Division by
telegram from the Adjutant General, American
Expeditionary Forces, 26 December 1918. It was
authorized by the War Department for the 83d Division on
22 June 1922 and redesignated for the 83d Infantry
Division on 2 February 1966. It was authorized for wear
by the 83d Army Reserve Command from 22 April 1968 until
the ARCOM was discontinued on 15 September 1996.
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