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History: The Division was formed in 1946 as the 52nd Infantry Division and allocated to the California Army National Guard. In 1949 the Year of the Centenary of the California Gold Rush of 1849 the Division was renumbered as the 49th upon request of the State of California. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:us49id1.jpg|center|350 px| | |align="center"|[[File:us49id1.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] <br> (Distinctive Unit Insignia) | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Insignia shows a ´49er Gold Digger. They was also called Argonauts hence that nickname of the Division. In 1968 the Division was inactivated. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:20, 20 February 2024
49TH INFANTRY DIVISION ARGONAUTS, USA
History: The Division was formed in 1946 as the 52nd Infantry Division and allocated to the California Army National Guard. In 1949 the Year of the Centenary of the California Gold Rush of 1849 the Division was renumbered as the 49th upon request of the State of California.
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The Insignia shows a ´49er Gold Digger. They was also called Argonauts hence that nickname of the Division. In 1968 the Division was inactivated.
Literature: Image from http://www.milbadges.com/
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