DescriptionUSMA SSI.png	English: U. S. Military Academy Shoulder Sleeve Insignia [1].
Date	26 November 1941
Source	US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	English: United States Army
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

• Description: On a gray shield, 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width and 2 7/8 inches (7.30 cm) in height, with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) golden yellow edging outside a 1/16 inch (.16 cm) black border, and a 3/4 inch (1.91 cm) black bend (dexter), the helmet of Pallas over a Greek sword, both golden yellow edged in black.

Combat Service Identification Badge

• A silver color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

Symbolism

• The emblem consists of the helmet of Pallas Athene, which has for centuries been the symbol of wisdom and learning, over a Greek sword, the symbol of the military profession. The two together typify the military and educational functions of the Academy.

Background

1. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 1941-11-26.
2. It was amended on 1957-05-22.
3. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-201

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