and Armor. Background The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 5 October 1966. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-437) Distinctive Unit Insignia Description/Blazon A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a gold and scarlet device in the shape and background design of the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia of the II Field Force, Vietnam, between two conjoining green fronds of palm all surmounted by a vertical stylized blue arrow with a shallow pointed tapered shaft, the tip of the arrow and the shaft extending beyond the background design and over the palm frond, the side tips of the arrow touching the sides and the two areas above the side tips of scarlet, bearing an unsheathed Crusader sword with point up, the hilt gold and the blade white. Symbolism The operations and numerical designation are indicated by the scarlet and gold (yellow) device in the shape and background design of the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia of the II Field Force, Vietnam, and by the unsheathed Crusader sword which has become associated with Vietnam and the blue stylized arrow both of which were also suggested by the shoulder sleeve insignia and when taken together allude to the numeral II (or Second). The scarlet and gold (yellow) background and green palm fronds refer to the major combat operational area of the II Field Force which includes the defense of Saigon. The palm fronds are also symbolic of successful achievement. Background The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 27 November 1968. Combat Service Identification Badge A gold color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia. Notes References Stanton, Shelby, Vietnam Order of Battle, Military units and formations of the United States Army in the Vietnam War Corps of the United States Army Military units and formations established in 1966 Military units and formations disestablished in 1971