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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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<center>''' {{uc:{{PAGENAME}}}} '''</center><br> | |||
'''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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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
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. | {{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. | The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 7 July 1944. | ||
[[Literature]]:Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | [[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
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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
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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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