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[edit] Distinctive Unit Insignia.

[edit] Description:

• A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/4 inches (3.18cm) in diameter consisting of a green Taro leaf within a scarlet annulet bearing the word "Victory" above thirteen stars, all gold.

[edit] Symbolism:

• The Taro leaf is from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 24th Infantry Division.

• The scarlet annulet is taken from the badge formerly approved for the Hawaiian Division Headquarters and Special Troops.

• The Hawaiian Division was redesignated as the 24th Infantry Division, effective 1 October 1941.

• The thirteen stars stand for the Division's participation in thirteen campaigns; it is inscribed with the Division's motto "Victory."

[edit] Background:

• The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 Oct 1965.

[edit] Licensing

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States 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

• 24th Infantry Division (United States)