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102 Training Division Patch. US Army
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542nd Air Assault battalion of 810th Naval infantry bde of the Black Sea fleet
Знак «100 выходов на охрану границы»
Кокарда знак на фуражку Глочестерширского пехотного полка
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Description
On a blue disc 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in diameter a circle 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in diameter and 1/4 inch (.64 cm) in width enclosing the letter “Z” over an arc of a circle approximately 210 degrees, elements of “Z” and of inner circle 3/16 inch (.48 cm) in width, inner circle concentric with outer circle, “Z” and arc of circle of yellow.
Symbolism
The letters “O” and “Z” above the arc represent the Ozark mountain area where the Division was first organized.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 102d Division on 24 March 1924. It was redesignated for the 102d U.S. Army Reserve Command on 22 April 1968. It was redesignated for the 102d Training Division (Maneuver Support) and amended to update the description and add a symbolism on 19 June 2007. The insignia was amended to correct the redesignation date to reflect 16 September 2009. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-149)
On a blue disc 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in diameter a circle 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in diameter and 1/4 inch (.64 cm) in width enclosing the letter “Z” over an arc of a circle approximately 210 degrees, elements of “Z” and of inner circle 3/16 inch (.48 cm) in width, inner circle concentric with outer circle, “Z” and arc of circle of yellow.
Symbolism
The letters “O” and “Z” above the arc represent the Ozark mountain area where the Division was first organized.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 102d Division on 24 March 1924. It was redesignated for the 102d U.S. Army Reserve Command on 22 April 1968. It was redesignated for the 102d Training Division (Maneuver Support) and amended to update the description and add a symbolism on 19 June 2007. The insignia was amended to correct the redesignation date to reflect 16 September 2009. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-149)