Category:2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division Heraldry (United States)

Distinctive Unit Insignia[edit]

Description[edit]

• A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a blue arrowhead on which is superimposed a silver lion rampant.

Symbolism[edit]

1. The 2nd Infantry Brigade has in its organization the 26th and 28th Infantry Regiments.
2. The Mohawk arrowhead, a regimental insignia during World War I, is from the coat of arms of the 26th Infantry Regiment.
3. The lion, a charge on the arms of the ancient province of Picardy, is taken from the coat of arms of the 28th Infantry Regiment.

Background[edit]

1. The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Brigade on 1928-09-25.
2. It was rescinded on 1964-08-03.
3. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and amended to change the size of the insignia on 1980-12-11.