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SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.

Summary

  • On a light khaki square, each side two inches in width overall and with one angle up, four green ivy leaves arranged per cross issuing from a small open circle (one leaf in each angle of the square and the vertical and horizontal axis each 2 11/32 inches in length).

Symbolism:

  • The four leaves allude to the numerical designation of the Division while the word "I-VY" as pronounced, suggests the characters used in the formation of the Roman numeral "IV."
  • Ivy leaves are also symbolic of fidelity and tenacity.

Background:

  • The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on October 30, 1918 for the 4th Division without any background specified for the ivy leaf design.
  • The design was embroidered on a square olive background (color of the uniform).
  • On July 2, 1958, the design was changed to reflect the light khaki color background.
  • It was redesignated for the 4th Infantry Division effective August 4, 1943.

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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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