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84TH DIVISION (TRAINING)
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a red disc 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter an ax stuck in a half split rail - ax and rail white all enclosed with 1/8 inch (.32 cm) (.32cm) Army green border.

Symbolism
The 84th Division, once known as the "Lincoln Division," was organized with personnel from Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, states with which President Abraham Lincoln was associated and where he split rails for fences in his youth.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 84th Division on 15 Apr 1924. It was authorized for the 84th Airborne Division and amended to add the Airborne tab on 13 Feb 1951. On 6 Sep 1960 the insignia was amended to delete the airborne tab and redesignated for the 84th Division (Training). (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-131)




Distinctive Unit Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a blue octagon a silver square, one point up, charged with a blue axe and above a silver scroll with the motto "Strike Hard" in blue lettering.

Symbolism
In the blue and white of the Infantry, the combination of the eight sided octagonal and the four sided square indicate the numerical designation of the Division. The axe symbolizes the spirit of the pioneer as exemplified by the Railsplitters.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized for the 84th Infantry Division on 23 Dec 19421. It was authorized for the 84th Division (Training) on 16 Jan 1967. Training).





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