A red and blue rectangular figure 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in height and 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width, all corners slightly rounded, the partition lines of which are in the form of a squared ogee of white 1/16 inch (.16 cm) in width all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border.
The design is a stylized figure which imparts the impression of the number 69, the numerical designation of the Division. Red, white and blue are our National colors.
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 30 April 1943.