87th Infantry Division / 87th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, A-1-134

87th Infantry Division / 87th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, A-1-134

Description/Blazon
On a green disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter overall and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) border, a yellow acorn stem up.
Symbolism
The acorn is the symbol of strength of the Division.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 87th Division on 9 November 1918. It was authorized for use by the 87th Maneuver Area Command on 5 March 1973. It was redesignated effective 1 October 1993, for the 87th Division (Exercise). The insignia was redesignated for the 87th Division (Training Support) effective 17 October 1999. It was redesignated for the 87th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command on 4 November 2008.
(TIOH Drawing Number A-1-134)
Information & Plaques Courtesy of The Institute of Heraldry!!

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