Description:
Within a black circle 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter and 1/8 inch (.32cm) of an inch in width upon an olive drab disc a black buffalo statant.
Symbolism:
The buffalo refers to the nickname of the division. It was inherited from the 367th Infantry, one of the first units of the division organized.
Background:
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved by telegram on 6 Dec 1918.
Description:
A silver colored metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18cm) in height overall, consisting of a blue four-pointed star bearing a silver fleur-de-lis enclosed by four silver conjoined "A's" on a silver four-pointed star all encircled in base a blue doubled silver and inscribed "FIRME ET FIDELI" (Steadfast and Faithfully) in silver letters.
Symbolism:
The design is based upon the fours "As" of Alabama enclosing the silver fleur-de-lis symbolic of the regiment's honors earned in France in World War I, all upon a blue background representing infantry.
Background:
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 11 Jan 1943.
Source: U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry
