The mace bears a replica of the distinctive badge of the 3d Infantry Division a Wyvern and refers to the two designations by which the men of the Division are popularly known -"Marne Men" and "Blue and White Devils.' The rock represents the Division's firm stand against the German offensive at the Marne River in World War I. It was there that it became known as the "Rock of the Marne" and there the Commanding General, General Joseph Dickman stated "Nous Resterons La." The wyvern, bearing dark modeled and silver stripes on its wing commemorates the Division's action at Anzio, Italy in World War II where they were first called "Blue and White Devils" by the enemy. The inscription, “UNITED STATES ARMY THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION” is around the band of the mace.