Нарукавный знак 36 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a blue trefoil, 1 1/4 inches (3.18cm) circumscribing radius a geometric figure composed of six rays, three short ones (forming a triangle), 1/2 inch (1.27cm) circumscribing radius, and three long ones, 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) circumscribing radius, alternating, each divided on its radial axis white and red.
Symbolism
The above described insignia is of arbitrary design, the three parts of the trefoil and the six points of the geometric figure representing the numerical designation of the organization.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 17 October 1944. A distinctive unit insignia for was not approved the XXXVI Corps.
Нарукавный знак 31 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a truncated at all points triangular blue background, sides 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) from center truncated ends 1 3/8 inches (3.49 cm) from center containing three white arrow tails separated 1/4 inch (.64 cm) and 1/8 inch (.32 cm) from edge.
Symbolism
The design is blue and white, the colors of the Corps and the three arrow tails give the impression of all meeting at one point making a perfect score, conveying the impression of the number of the Corps.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 3 August 1944.
Нарукавный знак 24 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a blue shield 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width a white heart, a blue heart and a white heart superimposed one upon the other.
Symbolism
The design is an arbitrary design and is in the colors of the Corps.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 15 August 1944. It was amended to correct the description on 28 August 1944. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-389)
Нарукавный знак 23 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a oval equally divided horizontally blue and white, blue uppermost, with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) blue border, 3 inches (7.62cm) overall height and 2-1/2 inches (6.35cm) in width, three crossed arrows heads up counterchanged white on blue and blue on white.
Symbolism
Blue and white are the Corps colors. The arrows are representative of the strength of the organization and the two divisions of the oval and the three arrows are indicative of the numerical designation of the organization.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for the XXIII Corps on 3 April 1944. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the XXIII Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-388)
Нарукавный знак 22 корпуса СВ США
Description
On an arrowhead-shaped white background 2 15/16 inches (7.46 cm) in height a blue pheon.
Symbolism
Blue and white are the Corps colors and the pheon is representative of power and strength.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 6 April 1944.
Нарукавный знак 21 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a blue four-leaf clover two crossed arrows in white, points up, superimposed thereon a red acorn fimbriated white all on a 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) square Army Green background.
Symbolism
The crossed arrows are representative of the fighting power of the organization, the acorn is indicative of strength, and the four-leaf clover represents good fortune.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the XXI Army Corps on 3 Apr 1944. It was redesignated for the XXI U. S. Army Corps, Army Reserve on 11 Oct 1957and on 4 Nov 1957 it was amended to delete the words "Army Reserve." The insignia was amended on 28 May 1959 to change the background color from olive drab to Army Green. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the XXI U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-270)
Нарукавный знак 20 корпуса СВ США
Description
Upon a blue shield 3 inches (7.62cm) in length and 2 3/8 inches (6.03cm) in width, four crampons crossed and interlaced saltirewise within an orle in yellow 1/8 inch (.32cm) with a border 3/16 inch (.48cm) in red.
Symbolism
The colors introduced in this insignia are those of the main arms comprising the Corps, namely, Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry, while the crampons represent the gripping and tenacious hold that the Corps will display in its missions; the figures conveying the impression of the number of the Corps.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 4 Dec 1943. On 11 Oct 1957 the insignia was redesignated for the XX U.S. Army Corps. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the XX U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-75)
Нарукавный знак 19 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a medium Blue disc 2 5/8 inches (6.67cm) in diameter with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) Silver Gray border, a tomahawk Proper (black handle, a silver gray blade and bindings and red tassel).
Symbolism
In April 1944, over the signature of General Eisenhower, it was stated that a design "of American significance" was desired by the Corps Commander of the XIX Corps. The tomahawk is one of the most American of symbols. The Indian tomahawk was combined with a peace pipe and was thus ceremonially representative of war or peace. In the peace ceremony the blade was buried and the peace pipe smoked, while in war it was used as a weapon rather that as a pipe.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved for the XIX Corps on 3 May 1944. It was amended 9 Mar 1949, to change the wording of the description to conform with the shoulder sleeve insignia manufactured and worn by the personnel of the XIX Corps overseas during World War II, the design was a slight variance from the originally approved design. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-74)
Нарукавный знак 16 корпуса СВ США
Description
On an olive drab shield 3 3/4 inches (9.53cm) in height a white compass rose with a blue center, all within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) blue border.
Symbolism
Blue and white are the Corps colors, while the compass rose is indicative of the readiness of the personnel of the Corps to serve their country in any part of the world.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the XVI Corps on 3 Apr 1944. It was redesignated for the XVI U. S. Army Corps on 21 Jan 1958. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the XVI U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-72)
Нарукавный знак 15 корпуса СВ США
Description
On an olive drab disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter bordered 1/8 inch (.23cm) in blue a chevron reversed in white superimposed by a saltire in blue all humetty members 3/8 inch (.95cm) in width.
Symbolism
The shoulder sleeve insignia is in Corps colors, blue and white.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized for the XV Corps on 20 Apr 1943. It was redesignated on 14 Feb 1958 for the XV U. S. Army Corps. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the XV U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-71)
Нарукавный знак 14 корпуса СВ США
Description
Upon a cadet gray shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in length a blue saltire cross and surcharged theron a four-pointed caltrap in red.
Symbolism
The shield is confederate gray and the blue saltire is from the confederate battle flag. The "X" cross and the number of the points of the caltrap indicate the number 10 + 4 of the division.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized 29 Sep 1923 for the XIV Army Corps. On 21 May 1958 the insignia was redesignated for the XIV U. S. Army Corps. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the XIV U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-70)
Нарукавный знак 13 корпуса СВ США
Description
On an olive drab disc 2 1/4 (5.72 cm) inches in diameter a green four leaf clover stem down displaying a red triangle point up.
Symbolism
The four leaf clover is for good luck and as displayed the four leaves make an "I". The three states in the Corps Area, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, are represented by the triangle and as the original white population of the three was English the triangle is made red. The three sides of the triangle together with the green "X" make up the number "13".
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for the 13th Corps on 7 Jun 1923. It was redesignated for the XIII U. S. Army Corps on 1 May 1958. A distinctive unit insignia for the XIII U.S. Army Corps was not approved. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-69)
Нарукавный знак 12 корпуса СВ США
Description
An old Dutch windmill in orange on a blue shield of the outline of the shield on the seal of the City of New Amsterdam; shield to be approximately 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in height.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized for the 12th Army Corps on 26 Oct 1923. It was redesignated on 22 Jan 1959 for the XII U.S. Army Corps. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the XII U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-68)
Нарукавный знак 11 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a blue disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter 2 white squares, 1 set upon the other, the upper at a 45 degree angle and marked with 5 red dots, the lower square marked with 6 red dots.
Symbolism
The color scheme is that of our National Colors. The total number of dots shown on the dice is 11 and represents the XI U. S. Army Corps. These dice represent the natural gamble taken by all combatants in warfare. The number "11" is the so-called natural winning combination in the game of dice and symbolizes both the natural gamble taken by the XI U.S. Army Corps and the natural winning team it will become.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized on 3 Sep 1942 for the XI Corps. On 24 Feb 1958 the insignia was redesignated for the XI U. S. Army Corps. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the XI U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-67)
Нарукавный знак 10 корпуса СВ США
Description
A disc 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter divided horizontally blue and white, a Roman numeral X -1 1/2 inches (3.81cm) high with 1/8 inch (.32cm) members throughout, counterchanged, to be worn with blue field uppermost.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved for the X Corps on 19 Aug 1942. It was redesignated on 11 Sep 1958 for the X U.S. Army Corps. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the X U.S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-66)
Нарукавный знак 9 корпуса СВ США
Нарукавный знак 8 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a blue octagon 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter a white block figure "8", 1 3/8 inches (3.49cm) in height within a white border. Blue margin 1/8 inch (.32cm) in width, white border 1/8 inch (.32cm) in width, elements of white figure "8" 3 /16 inch (.48cm) in width.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the VIII Corps by telegram on 18 Dec 1918 and officially announced on 17 Jun 1922. It was redesignated for the VIII U.S. Army Corps on 19 Dec 1957. A distinctive unit insignia for the VIII U. S. Army Corps was not approved. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-64)
Нарукавный знак 7 корпуса СВ США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On an olive drab disc 3 inches (7.62cm) in diameter, a 7-pointed red star charged with a Roman numeral "VII" ¾ inch (1.91cm) in height horizontally and equally divided blue and white (blue uppermost), all elements 1/8 inch (.32cm) in width.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 28 Apr 1944. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-63)
Нарукавный знак 6 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a blue disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter, a white Arabic numeral "6", 1 1/2 inches (3.81cm) in height, the elements 1/4 inch (.64cm) in width.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the VI Corps via telegram on 1 Jan 1919 and officially announced on 21 Jun 1922. The shoulder sleeve insignia was redesignated for the VI U.S. Army Corps on 21 Jan 1958. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the VI U.S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-62)
Нарукавный знак 5 корпуса СВ США
escription
A pentagon whose points lie on an imaginary circle 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in diameter whose edges are white lines 3/16 inch (.48 cm) in width and whose radial lines are white 1/8 inch (.32 cm) in width. The triangles thus outlined in white are flag blue.
Symbolism
The pentagon represents the number of the Corps, while blue and white are the colors associated with Corps flags.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 3 December 1918. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-61)
Нарукавный знак 4 корпуса СВ США
Description
A disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter quadrated white and blue. The white in the heraldic first and fourth quarters, the blue in the second and third.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized for the IV Corps on 28 Dec 1918 and officially announced on 17 Jun 1922. It was redesignated to the IV U.S. Army Corps on 26 Jan 1959. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the IV U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-60)
Нарукавный знак 3 корпуса СВ США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A blue caltrop with three points that lie on a circle of 1 1/2 inch (3.81 cm) radius with a white triangle in the center with points that lie on a circle of 3/8 inch (.95 cm) radius. The design is enclosed by a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Army green border.
Symbolism
The triangular design represents the numerical designation of the corps. The blue and white are the authorized colors used in distinguishing flags to represent Corps.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved by telegram on 3 December 1918. It was authorized/announced by letter dated 17 June 1922. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-59)
Нарукавный знак 2 корпуса СВ США
Description
On a blue panel 3 inches (7.62cm) in length and 2 inches (5.08cm) in height, with rounded corners, within a white border 1/8" inch (.32cm) wide and with 1/8 inch (.32cm) blue margin, the Roman numeral II between on the dexter side a rising eagle and on the sinister side a rampant lion facing each other, all in white.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the II Corps on 13 Jan 1919 and officially announced on 27 May 1922. It was redesignated for the II U.S. Army Corps on 16 Dec 1957. A distinctive unit insignia was not approved for the II U. S. Army Corps. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-58)
Нарукавный знак 1-го Армейского корпуса ВС США
Нарукавный знак 1-го Армейского корпуса ВС США