24 Infantry Division
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A green taro leaf stem up piped with yellow upon a red circular background piped with black.
Symbolism
The taro leaf is a well known symbol of Hawaii.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Hawaiian Division on 9 Sep 1921. It was redesignated for the 24th Infantry Division on 21 Jul 1944. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-256)
Distinctive Unit Insignia
Description
A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/4 inches (3.18cm) in diameter consisting of a green Taro leaf within a scarlet annulet bearing the word "Victory" above thirteen stars, all gold.
Symbolism
The Taro leaf is from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 24th Infantry Division. The scarlet annulet is taken from the badge formerly approved for the Hawaiian Division Headquarters and Special Troops. The Hawaiian Division was redesignated as the 24th Infantry Division, effective 1 October 1941. The thirteen stars stand for the Division's participation in thirteen campaigns; it is inscribed with the Division's motto "Victory."
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 Oct 1965.
Combat Service Identification Badge
Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.