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85 Division (Training Support)

85 Division (Training Support)
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.


85 Division (Training Support)
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).