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[edit] DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA.

[edit] Description:

• An oval-shaped gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches in height overall consisting of a gold color metal background encircled by an elliptical band divided horizontally of red enamel to the top and blue enamel to base, inscribed on the blue the motto "VICTORY" in gold color metal letters; centered on the device is the figure from the 1st Division Monument, modelled, in gold color metal, with wings and upraised arms extending over the red enamel portion of the band.

[edit] Symbolism:

• The colors red and blue are from the distinguishing flags of Infantry Divisions. The figure portion is that of the 1st Infantry Division Monument, located in Washington, D. C.

[edit] Background:

• The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved on December 9, 1930 for elements of the 1st Division.

• It was redesignated for wear by all non-color-bearing elements of the 1st Infantry Division on September 2, 1965.

• The distinguished unit insignia was amended on 14 Jan 1974 to include the symbolism in the design.

[edit] Licensing

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507). Permission to use these images for commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

- US Army Institute Of Heraldry