87 Division (Training Support)
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm)
in height overall, consisting of a gold acorn at the top
and three green oak leaves in base within the upper and
lower angles of a saltire formed by two blue spears with
points up and each simulating a fleur-de-lis and the
staffs grasped by two gold demi-lions rampant facing
center, all above and issuing from a blue curved scroll
inscribed "READY TO SERVE" in gold letters.
- Symbolism: The
gold acorn alludes to the 87th Infantry Division’s
nickname "Golden Acorn Division" and the
Division’s shoulder sleeve insignia. The color blue
signifies the historic Infantry service. The two lions,
each bearing a spear terminating in a fleur-de-lis,
commemorate that unit’s participation in the
European Theater of Operations, World War I and World
War II. The three oak leaves refer to the three World
War II campaigns in which the Division participated.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for
the 87th Maneuver Area Command on 28 Sep 1971. It was
redesignated with the description and symbolism revised
for the 87th Division (Exercise) on 1 Oct 1993. The
distinctive unit insignia was redesignated for the 87th
Division (Training Support) effective 1 Oct 1999.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a green disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter overall
and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) border, a yellow acorn
stem up.
- Symbolism: The
acorn is the symbol of strength of the Division.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the
87th Division on 9 Nov 1918. It was authorized for use
by the 87th Maneuver Area Command on 5 Mar 1973. On 1
Oct 1993 it was redesignated for the 87th Division
(Exercise). The shoulder sleeve insignia was
redesignated for the 87th Division (Training Support)
effective 1 Oct 1999.
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