Eighth US Army
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: On
a red octagon 2 1/4 inches in width and height with each
side 1 inch in length, a white cross pattee throughout
saltirewise with rounded corners, all within a 1/8 inch
red border. The overall dimensions are 2 3/8 inches in
width and height.
- Symbolism: Red
and white are the colors used to distinguish the flags
of Armies. The white cross pattee divides the octagon
into eight areas representing the numerical designation
of the Army.
- Background: The
insignia was approved on 10 May 1944.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: A
silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches in
height overall consisting of a rectangular shield
divided per fess argent and red arched at top and bottom
superimposed by the organizational shoulder sleeve
insignia (on a red octagon a white cross pattee
throughout saltirewise). All above a silver motto scroll
doubled and lined scarlet and inscribed "PACIFIC
VICTORS" in scarlet letters.
- Symbolism: The
basic design was suggested by the authorized shoulder
sleeve insignia for the Eighth United States Army. The
shield is divided horizontally white and scarlet in the
same pattern as the flags for United States Armies. The
motto "Pacific Victors" alludes to the Eighth
Army's campaigns and operations in the Pacific Area, and
service during World War II and the Korean War.
- Background: The
insignia was approved on 2 Oct 69.
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