A white star 1 1/8 inches (3.86 cm) in diameter charged with a red disc in the center and with golden orange stylized wings below the Arabic number 1 in white 15/16 inch (2.38 cm) in height, all on a blue disc 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in diameter.
The winged star is symbolic of the Army Air Forces and the Arabic numeral 1 indicates the units numerical designation. The colors used are those of the Army Air Forces.
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 18 January 1944.