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English: ==Distinctive Unit Insignia.==
  • 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.

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."

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  • The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 Oct 1965.
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22:25, 7 February 2006Thumbnail for version as of 22:25, 7 February 2006144 × 148 (8 KB)CORNELIUSSEON (talk | contribs)==Distinctive Unit Insignia.== === 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. === Symbol

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