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ANTIAIRCRAFT ARTILLERY COMMAND, SOUTHERN DEFENSE COMMAND
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On an olive drab trefoil with cartouche-like base, three red segments of a quatrefoil, each charged with three golden spears issuing from axis throughout, one in pale between one bendwise and one bend sinisterwise.

Symbolism
The three patterns represent the dual nature of the Command with the Third Army.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 9 October 1942.





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