Difference between revisions of "File:3 Corps Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.svg"

Revision as of 04:53, 23 April 2008

Shoulder sleeve insignia of the III Corps.

Description

A blue caltrop with three points that lie on a circle of 1 1/2 inch radius with a white triangle in the center with points that lie on a circle of 3/8 inch radius. The design is enclosed by a 1/8 inch Army green border.

Symbolism

The triangular design represents the numerical designation of the corps. The blue and white are the authorized colors used in distinguishing flags to represent corps.

Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved by the Adjutant General, American Expeditionary Force on December 3, 1918. It was approved by the War Department on June 17, 1922.

Licensing

This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507). Permission to use these images for commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

The seal of the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry