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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: The 4th quadrant of a rainbow of three bands red, yellow and blue, each 3/8 inch (.95cm) in width, outer radius 2 inches (5.08cm); all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) Army green border. | |||
Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches (3.02cm) in height overall consisting of an arc of three concentric red, gold metal and blue bands, the ends curving downwards and terminating behind a vertical white enamel fleur-de-lis on either side above in base a yellow enamel demi-sun with gold rays on a light blue background, all above a red scroll, the ends curving behind the lower area of each fleur-de-lis, inscribed "RAINBOW" in gold letters. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Distinctive Unit Insignia: Blue is the color used for Infantry. The rainbow alludes to the shoulder sleeve insignia of the Division and spanning across two fleurs-de-lis symbolize their combat service in France during both World War I and World War II. The sun, adapted from the seal of the State of New York, refers to the location and home area of the 42d Infantry Division. | |||
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was originally authorized by telegram on 29 October 1918 for the 42d Division. It was officially authorized for wear on 27 May 1922. On 8 September 1947 it was authorized for the 42d Infantry Division. The Distinctive Unit Insignia was authorized on 3 June 1976. | |||
[[Literature]]: Wikipedia | [[Literature]]: Wikipedia. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category: Army heraldry]] | [[Category: Army heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1918]] | |||
[[Category:Granted 1976]] |