98 Division (Training)
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: On
a silver nonagon an octagon per fess scarlet and blue,
on the scarlet a silver scroll and on the blue a gold
Indian head.
- Symbolism: The
red is for the Artillery and blue for Infantry to
designate the cooperation of the Infantry-Artillery team
of the Division. The blank scroll implies that "here
upon our deeds will be inscribed." The gold Indian
head on the blue field designates the colors of the
House of Nassau and originates from the Division
insignia. The numerical designation is indicated by the
nine (9) sides of the nonagon and the eight (8) sides of
the octagon.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized for
the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 98th Infantry
Division on 5 Mar 1943. It was amended on 15 Mar 1943 to
correct the wording of the description. On 24 Apr 1967
the insignia was redesignated for the Noncolor Bearing
Units of the 98th Division (Training). The insignia was
amended to correct the wording of the symbolism on 20
Apr 1973.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a blue shield of the shape of the shield on the great
seal of the State of New York, within an 1/8 inch
(.32cm) orange border an Indian head in profile with
five feathers in top knot in orange. The overall
dimensions of the shield are 3 inches (7.62cm) in height
and 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in width.
- Symbolism: The
territory of this division is the greater portion of New
York State. The colors are those of the Dutch House of
Nassau, the device is the Iroquois chief, the feathers
representing the Five Nations.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized on 24
Apr 1967. It was amended on 10 Mar 1969 to correct the
dimensions of the insignia. On 8 Aug 1997 it was amended
to reduce the size of the border.
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