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Insignia Description
A
silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall
consisting of the head of a silver three-pronged halberd in front of and
extending beyond the base of a blue quatrefoil having a silver
demi-fleur-de-lis issuing from the upper lobe, all beneath an arched silver
scroll bearing the inscription” VERITAS CAPUT” in red letters, the space
between the quatrefoil and scroll divided vertically green and red.
Symbolism
The blue quatrefoil is suggestive of the shoulder
sleeve insignia of the 88th Division. The demi-fleur-de-lis refers to the
division’s World War I service in France. The colors green, white and red of
the Italian national flag, together with the three-pronged halberd, a medieval
infantry weapon, symbolize the three battle honors earned in Italy during World
War II. The colors red and green further allude to the award of the French
Croix de Guerre with Palm for “Central Italy.” The blue quatrefoil also simulates
a lake and, with the fleur-de-lis, a compass symbol for “north,” refers to the
organization’s location in Minnesota, known for its numerous lakes.
History
The distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized for the 88th U.S. Army
Reserve Command on 2 April 1970. It was reassigned and authorized effective 16
April 1996, for the U.S. Army 88th Regional Support Command with the
description and symbolism revised. The insignia was redesignated effective 16
July 2003, for the U.S. Army 88th Regional Readiness Command. It was
redesignated effective 17 September 2008, for the 88th Regional Support
Command.
Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry
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