Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A shield with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) green border 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in width and 2 9/16 inches (6.51cm) in height overall blazoned: Per fess enhanced Azure and Gules a barrulet enhanced Vert, in chief a label points dovetail Argent.
Symbolism
Red, white and blue are the National colors, while the label, a symbol of cadency, denotes that the division was one of the first National Army divisions.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 23 Jun 1922.
(TIOH Drawing Number A-1-123)
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A gold color metal and enamel "eared" shield 1 inch (2.54cm) in height overall consisting of a red enamel base with a blue enamel chief charged with a white enamel label with three dovetailed points.
Symbolism
Blue, white and red are the National colors. The label, a symbol of cadency, is used to recognize the 76th Division as the first division to be constituted in the National Army, 5 Aug 1917.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 11 Apr 1977.
