Image: 96th Infantry Division SSI

Description: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the 96th Infantry Division (now the 96th Regional Readiness Command). Description Two squares, 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) on a side, placed with long axes vertical, dexter square white, one quarter covered with sinister side square blue, upon a six-sided olive drab polygon, diagonal sides parallel to square. The white square to be worn to dexter. The overall dimensions are 2 inches (5.08cm) in height by 2 7/8 inches (7.30cm) in width. Symbolism The 96th Infantry Division was organized from personnel of Oregon and Washington and was represented by the two squares. The squares were made white and blue, signifying the colors used by the United States. Background The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 96th Division on 14 Feb 1927. It was redesignated for the 96th Infantry Division on 1 Aug 1942. The insignia was redesignated for the 96th Command Headquarters (Divisional) on 26 Jul 1963. On 22 Apr 1968 it was authorized for the 96th U.S. Army Reserve Command. It was reassigned and authorized for the U.S. Army 96th Regional Support Command on 16 Apr 1996. The insignia was redesignated for the 96th U.S. Army Regional Readiness Command, effective 16 July 2003.
Title: 96th Infantry Division SSI
Credit: Own work, after w:Image:96th Infantry Division.patch.jpg.
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Permission: 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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