Nickname:
"Victory"
Worn from: 29 August 1942---1 April 1949.
Redesignated: Ninety-fifth Division Training.
Worn from: 1 April 1949---Current.
SHOULDER
SLEEVE INSIGNIA. Description: On a blue oval 3¼ inches
(8.26cm) high and 2 ¼ inches (5.72cm) wide a white Roman
V interlaced with a red numeral 9 fimbriated Argent, the lower
arm of the figure 9 extending over the base of the V, the dexter
arm of the V extending under the upper curve of the 9, and the
sinister arm of the V extending over the upper curve of the 9.
Symbolism: The colors red, white and blue are the National
colors, the number 9 interlaced with the Roman numeral V refers
to the numerical designation of the 95th Division.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved
on 29 Aug 1942 for the 95th Infantry Division. It was authorized
for the 95th Division (Training), U.S. Army Reserve on 24 Jun
1968. On 14 Apr 1972 it was amended to revise the description.
DISTINCTIVE
UNIT INSIGNIA. Description: A gold colored metal and enamel device
1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in width overall consisting of a broad
arrow, point down, with red enameled shank, terminating at top
to form the embattlements of a medieval tower all surmounted
by a blue enameled wavy band. Above all a gold scroll with black
letters bearing the motto "Iron Men of Metz."
Symbolism: The device commemorates the crossing of the Moselle
River and the breakthrough at Metz symbolized by the blue wavy
band and the black fortress. The blue wavy band further alludes
to the Distinctive Unit Citation the Division received for this
action in World War II. The arrow alludes to the letter "V"
for victory, and the nickname given the organization.
Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 22
Dec 1966.
Order of Battle WWI
European
Theater Of Operations
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