Azure, upon a plate winged Argent a torteau bearing the Arabic numerals “11” of the second.
Overall dimensions are 3 inches in height by 2-3/8 inches in width. Attached above the shield, a blue arched tab 2-1/2 inches in width bearing the inscription “AIRBORNE” in white letters.
Red, white, and blue are the national colors. The wings represent the Airborne mission while the “11” refers to the numerical designation of the Division.
The shoulder sleeve insignia was original approved for the 11th Airborne Division on 4 January 1943. The Airborne tab was rescinded on 29 January 1947. The Airborne tab was restored on 23 December 1948. The insignia was amended to change the description on 6 September 1949. It was redesignated for the 11th Air Assault Division with the Airborne tab being replaced by the air assault tab on 19 February 1963. The insignia was reinstated 29 November 2022. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-89)
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