Unit Insignia Description

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Description: On an olive drab shield, a red Arabic numeral "1".

Symbolism: The numeral identifies the division's designation.

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description: An oval-shaped gold colored metal and enamel device, consisting of a gold colored metal background encircled by an elliptical band divided horizontally red to the top and blue to base, inscribed on the blue the motto "Victory" in gold letters; centered on the device is the figure from the 1st Division Monument, modeled in gold with wings and upraised arms extending over the red portion of the band.

Symbolism: The colors red and blue are from the distinguishing flags of infantry divisions. The figure portion is that of the 1st Infantry Division Monument located in Washington, D.C.