95 Division (Training)
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold colored metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches
(2.86cm) in width overall consisting of a broad arrow,
point down, with red enameled shank, terminating at top
to form the embattlements of a medieval tower all
surmounted by a blue enameled wavy band. Above all a
gold scroll with black letters bearing the motto "Iron
Men of Metz."
- Symbolism: The
device commemorates the crossing of the Moselle River
and the breakthrough at Metz symbolized by the blue wavy
band and the black fortress. The blue wavy band further
alludes to the Distinctive Unit Citation the Division
received for this action in World War II. The arrow
alludes to the letter "V" for victory, and the
nickname given the organization.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was approved on 22 Dec 1966.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a blue oval 3¼ inches (8.26cm) high and 2 ¼
inches (5.72cm) wide a white Roman V interlaced with a
red numeral 9 fimbriated Argent, the lower arm of the
figure 9 extending over the base of the V, the dexter
arm of the V extending under the upper curve of the 9,
and the sinister arm of the V extending over the upper
curve of the 9.
- Symbolism: The
colors red, white and blue are the National colors, the
number 9 interlaced with the Roman numeral V refers to
the numerical designation of the 95th Division.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 29
Aug 1942 for the 95th Infantry Division. It was
authorized for the 95th Division (Training), U.S. Army
Reserve on 24 Jun 1968. On 14 Apr 1972 it was amended to
revise the description.
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