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English: U. S. Military Academy Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
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Source US Army Institute of Heraldry
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English: United States Army
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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 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

  • Description: On a gray shield, 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width and 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in height, with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden yellow edging outside a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) black border, and a 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) black bend (dexter), the helmet of Pallas over a Greek sword, both golden yellow edged in black.

Combat Service Identification Badge

  • A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

Symbolism

  • The emblem consists of the helmet of Pallas Athene, which has for centuries been the symbol of wisdom and learning, over a Greek sword, the symbol of the military profession. The two together typify the military and educational functions of the Academy.

Background

  1. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 1941-11-26.
  2. It was amended on 1957-05-22.
  3. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-201

Notes

  1. ↑ This Shoulder Sleeve Insignia is worn by the Troop Units, Staff and Faculty of the Military Academy, NOT the Cadets.

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