35TH INFANTRY DIVISION
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a blue disc with a 1/8 (.32cm) green border 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter overall, a white Santa Fe Cross.

Symbolism
The Santa Fe cross was a symbol used to mark the old Santa Fe trail, an area where the unit trained, and was officially designated as an identifying device for the unit by Headquarters, 35th Division General Orders Number 25, dated March 27, 1918.  The organization is referred to as the Santa Fe Division.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 35th Division on 29 October 1918.  It was officially announced on 8 June 1922.  The insignia was redesignated for the 35th Command Headquarters (Divisional) on 17 October 1963.  It was assigned to the 35th Engineer Brigade on 23 July 1968.  It was restored to the 35th Infantry Division and amended to change the description and add a symbolism on 27 August 1984.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-100)





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