File:013-Airborne-Div-SSI.png

Description013-Airborne-Div-SSI.png	13th Airborne Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.
Source	United States Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	US Army
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Heraldic Items[edit]

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia[edit]

• Description: On an ultramarine blue shield, a winged unicorn issuant from base in golden orange, all within a green border.

• Symbolism:

1. The unicorn is associated by tradition with qualities of virtue, courage, and strength.
2. The horn of the unicorn signifies extreme courage.
3. The unicorn has been winged to represent its travel in the air as "airborne."
4. The blue background is the color of the infantry which is the basic arm of the division and also indicates the sky.

Tab[edit]

• Description: Immediately above the shoulder sleeve insignia a black arc tab inscribed AIRBORNE in yellow letters.

Distinctive Unit Insignia[edit]

• None approved.