Category:Eighth Army (United States) Heraldry

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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

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Description

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  • On a red octagon 2¼ inches in width and height with each side 1 inch in length, a white cross pattee throughout saltirewise with rounded corners, all within a ⅛ inch red border. The overall dimensions are 2⅜ inches in width and height.
  • COMBAT SERVICE IDENTIFICATION BADGE: A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

Symbolism

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  1. Red and white are the colors used to distinguish the flags of Armies.
  2. The white cross pattee divides the octagon into eight areas representing the numerical designation of the Army.

Background

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  1. The insignia was approved on 10 May 1944.
  2. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-361)

Distinctive Unit Insignia

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Description

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  • A silver color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches in height overall consisting of a rectangular shield divided per fess argent and red arched at top and bottom superimposed by the organizational shoulder sleeve insignia (on a red octagon a white cross pattee throughout saltirewise). All above a silver motto scroll doubled and lined scarlet and inscribed "PACIFIC VICTORS" in scarlet letters.

Symbolism

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  1. The basic design was suggested by the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia for the Eighth United States Army.
  2. The shield is divided horizontally white and scarlet in the same pattern as the flags for United States Armies.
  3. The motto "Pacific Victors" alludes to the Eighth Army's campaigns and operations in the Pacific Area, and service during World War II and the Korean War.

Background

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  1. The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 2 October 1969.

Flag

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Description

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  • a. Size:
  1. Hoist: Three Feet.
  2. Fly: Four Feet.
  3. Fringe: 2½”
  • b. Design: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width, Fringed. Centered is the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, with Piping.
  • c. Colors
  1. Top Stripe: White
  2. Bottom Stripe: Red
  3. Insignia: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia; centered; proper; 15 inches high.
  4. Piping: Countercharged of the Stripe Colors.
  5. Fringe: Golden Yellow.
  • d. Details
  1. Flags are alike on both sides. Design elements appear on both sides as if printed through the material except as stated in 2 and 3 below.
  2. Letters and numerals will read from left to right on both sides.
  3. When a shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) design is used on a flag, the SSI design must appear proper on both sides.
  • e. Materials
  1. Flags designed primarily for indoor and parade display will normally be made of banner rayon or heavyweight nylon with rayon fringe.
  2. Flags designed primarily for outdoor display will be made of nylon-wool or heavyweight nylon without fringe.

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