Category:2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division Heraldry (United States)

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Distinctive Unit Insignia

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Description

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  • A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue arrowhead on which is superimposed a silver lion rampant.

Symbolism

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  1. The 2nd Infantry Brigade has in its organization the 26th and 28th Infantry Regiments.
  2. The Mohawk arrowhead, a regimental insignia during World War I, is from the coat of arms of the 26th Infantry Regiment.
  3. The lion, a charge on the arms of the ancient province of Picardy, is taken from the coat of arms of the 28th Infantry Regiment.

Background

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  1. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Brigade on 1928-09-25.
  2. It was rescinded on 1964-08-03.
  3. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and amended to change the size of the insignia on 1980-12-11.

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