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Insignia Description
A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height consisting of an equilateral triangle, one point up, divided into three sections, the upper section yellow, the dexter section blue, and the sinister section red, a gun bendwise in front of a tank track and wheels, all black and overall a red lightning flash bend sinisterwise, in the apex the Arabic numeral "1" in black; all above a gold scroll inscribed "OLD IRONSIDES" in black letters.
Symbolism
The design is a miniaturized replica in metal and enamel of the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 1st Armored Division. Yellow, blue, and red are the colors of the branches from which armored units were formed. The tank tread, gun, and lightning flash are symbolic of mobility, power, and speed. The Division's designation is in Arabic numerals.
History
The original distinctive unit insignia consisting of an arrowhead of blue, gold and red and centered on the gold portion, a small black arrow with point up; supporting the triangular head, a gold scroll bearing the inscription "Old Ironsides" in black letters was approved on 11 March 1966. It was cancelled and the current design was authorized on 16 May 1969.
Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry
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