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History: This "Army" was created as part of the Deception Operation before Operation Overlord (the Allied Landing in Normandy) in World War II. | |||
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'''Country''':United States[[File:Usa.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
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|On a red acorn 1 5/8 inches (4.13cm) across, 1 3/4 inches (4.45cm) in length standing in its cup 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) across and 1 inch (2.54cm) in length a white letter "A" 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in width and 2 inches (5.08cm) in height. | |||
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{{missing}}The acorn is a symbol of strength and the letter "A" is the initial letter of its organization. The colors are those of the Army distinguishing flag. | |||
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 7 July 1944. | |||
[[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | |||
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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | |||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 6 November 2024
History: This "Army" was created as part of the Deception Operation before Operation Overlord (the Allied Landing in Normandy) in World War II.
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Country:United States  |
| English | On a red acorn 1 5/8 inches (4.13cm) across, 1 3/4 inches (4.45cm) in length standing in its cup 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) across and 1 inch (2.54cm) in length a white letter "A" 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in width and 2 inches (5.08cm) in height. |
Origin/meaning
Unfortunately we have no information on the meaning or origin of these arms yet.
If you have any information on the origin or meaning of these arms, or have additional images that you want to share, please mail us your information !The acorn is a symbol of strength and the letter "A" is the initial letter of its organization. The colors are those of the Army distinguishing flag.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 7 July 1944.
Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.
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