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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a blue oval 3¼ inches (8.26cm) high and 2 ¼ inches (5.72cm) wide a white Roman V interlaced with a red numeral 9 fimbriated Argent, the lower arm of the figure 9 extending over the base of the V, the dexter arm of the V extending under the upper curve of the 9, and the sinister arm of the V extending over the upper curve of the 9. | |||
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold colored metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in width overall consisting of a broad arrow, point down, with red enameled shank, terminating at top to form the embattlements of a medieval tower all surmounted by a blue enameled wavy band. Above all a gold scroll with black letters bearing the motto "Iron Men of Metz." | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The | Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The colors red, white and blue are the National colors, the number 9 interlaced with the Roman numeral V refers to the numerical designation of the 95th Division. | ||
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The device commemorates the crossing of the Moselle River and the breakthrough at Metz symbolized by the blue wavy band and the black fortress. The blue wavy band further alludes to the Distinctive Unit Citation the Division received for this action in World War II. The arrow alludes to the letter "V" for victory, and the nickname given the organization. | |||
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved on 29 August 1942 for the 95th Infantry Division. It was authorized for the 95th Division (Training), U.S. Army Reserve on 24 June 1968. On 14 April 1972 it was amended to revise the description. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 22 December 1966. | |||
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Revision as of 18:12, 18 February 2021
95TH INFANTRY DIVISION IRON MEN OF METZ (NOW 95TH TRAINING DIVISION), US ARMY
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a blue oval 3¼ inches (8.26cm) high and 2 ¼ inches (5.72cm) wide a white Roman V interlaced with a red numeral 9 fimbriated Argent, the lower arm of the figure 9 extending over the base of the V, the dexter arm of the V extending under the upper curve of the 9, and the sinister arm of the V extending over the upper curve of the 9.
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold colored metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in width overall consisting of a broad arrow, point down, with red enameled shank, terminating at top to form the embattlements of a medieval tower all surmounted by a blue enameled wavy band. Above all a gold scroll with black letters bearing the motto "Iron Men of Metz."
Origin/meaning
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: The colors red, white and blue are the National colors, the number 9 interlaced with the Roman numeral V refers to the numerical designation of the 95th Division.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The device commemorates the crossing of the Moselle River and the breakthrough at Metz symbolized by the blue wavy band and the black fortress. The blue wavy band further alludes to the Distinctive Unit Citation the Division received for this action in World War II. The arrow alludes to the letter "V" for victory, and the nickname given the organization.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally approved on 29 August 1942 for the 95th Infantry Division. It was authorized for the 95th Division (Training), U.S. Army Reserve on 24 June 1968. On 14 April 1972 it was amended to revise the description. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved on 22 December 1966.
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