File:2nd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment SSI.png

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On a red square approximately 3 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) on a side a yellow "Thunderbird" displayed and wings inverted 1 7/8 inches (4.76 cm) in height, 1 5/8 inches (4.13 cm) in width, the square to be worn point up.

For wear by the 2d Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment only: Attached above the insignia is a tab consisting of a black scroll 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in length and 11/16 inch (1.75 cm) in height, with the inscription "AIRBORNE" in yellow letters.

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The 45th Division was composed of Army National Guard troops of Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. As the territory was originally explored and settled by the Spanish, the insignia is gold and red, the Spanish colors. The "Thunderbird" is an Indian symbol meaning sacred bearer of happiness unlimited. The four sides of the insignia represent the four states comprising the Division.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 45th Division on 22 May 1939. It was redesignated for the 45th Infantry Brigade on 11 July 1968. The insignia was redesignated for the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team with the description and symbolism updated on 1 July 2010. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-109 and TIOH Dwg. A-1-109A for 2-134th Infantry Regiment)
Source https://tioh.army.mil/Catalog/ViewImage.aspx?id=15165
Author US Army Institute of Heraldry
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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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