84 Division (Training)
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: On
a red disc 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter an ax stuck
in a half split rail - ax and rail white all enclosed
with 1/8 inch (.32 cm) (.32cm) Army green border.
- Symbolism: The
84th Division, once known as the "Lincoln Division,"
was organized with personnel from Indiana, Kentucky and
Illinois, states with which President Abraham Lincoln
was associated and where he split rails for fences in
his youth.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the
84th Division on 15 Apr 1924. It was authorized for the
84th Airborne Division and amended to add the Airborne
tab on 13 Feb 1951. On 6 Sep 1960 the insignia was
amended to delete the airborne tab and redesignated for
the 84th Division (Training).
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a blue octagon a silver square, one point up, charged
with a blue axe and above a silver scroll with the motto
"Strike Hard" in blue lettering.
- Symbolism: In
the blue and white of the Infantry, the combination of
the eight sided octagonal and the four sided square
indicate the numerical designation of the Division. The
axe symbolizes the spirit of the pioneer as exemplified
by the Railsplitters.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized for
the 84th Infantry Division on 23 Dec 19421. It was
authorized for the 84th Division (Training) on 16 Jan
1967. Training).
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