85 Division (Training Support)
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86
cm) in height overall consisting of a blue disc enclosed
by a gold wreath of laurel, overall two crossed gold
sabres points up, and centered thereon a scarlet cravat
bearing in gold the device of the Michigan Cavalry
Brigade, and below suspended from the sabre hilts, a
blue scroll of three folds with the name "CUSTER"
in gold letters on the fold between the four gold stars,
two on the fold on either side.
- Symbolism:
General George Custer is represented by the colors
scarlet and blue used on his personal flag, and by the
scarlet cravat bearing the device of the Michigan
Cavalry Brigade, which often formed a part of his
uniform. His distinguished service in the Cavalry is
recalled by the crossed sabres, and laurel wreath refers
to his many victories and achievements in the service of
his country. The blue scroll with two stars on either
refer to the rank of Major General which Custer attained
during the Civil War, becoming the Army's youngest
general.
- Background: A
previous distinctive unit insignia was originally
authorized for the noncolor bearing units of the 85th
Division (Training) on 16 May 1967. The original
insignia was cancelled and a new (the current) design
was authorized for the 85th Division (Training) on 27
May 1986. The distinctive unit insignia was redesignated
for the 85th Division (Training Support) on 17 Oct 1999.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
an olive drab disc with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) olive drab
border, overall diameter 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm), the
letters "C D" in scarlet.
- Symbolism: The
letters "C D" symbolize "Custer Division,"
a nickname derived from the formation of the division at
Camp Custer, Michigan, and are an incentive to emulate
the qualities of courage and self-sacrifice exemplified
by the life of General George A. Custer.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the
85th Infantry Division on 18 Dec 1918. It was cancelled
and a new design approved on 29 Jun 1970. On 24 Feb 1986
the original shoulder sleeve insignia was reinstated for
the 85th Division (Training). On 17 Oct 1999 the
shoulder sleeve insignia was redesignated for the 85th
Division (Training Support).
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