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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
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Description: On a red semi-disc 3 inches
(7.62 cm) in diameter, a white bolt of lightning
from sinister chief to dexter base, all within a 1/8
inch (.32 cm) green border.
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Symbolism: The lightning flash on the red
background alludes to the combat record of the
division likened to a "bolt of lightning…" and to
its designation as the "Lightning Division."
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Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was
originally approved for the 78th Division on 27 May
1922. It was retained for the 78th Division
(Training) on 11 Sep 1959. The insignia was
redesignated on 1 Oct 1993 for the 78th Division
(Exercise) and the description revised to provide
metric measurements. The insignia was redesignated
for the 78th Division (Training Support) on 17 Oct
1999.
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The 309th
Regimental Crest
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The Coat Arms (Shield) of Regiment is Infantry
Blue and White
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The red and white shoulder sleeve insignia of
the 78th Division represents the Regiment's service
with that division in World War I
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The three Maltese Crosses allude to the battle
honors awarded the Regiment during the St. Mihiel,
Muesse-Argonne and Lorraine Campaigns
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The Mermaid is used to allude to southern New
Jersey (and it's beautiful beaches and ocean side
resorts) where the unit was organized in 1917.
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The Regiment's Motto: Esse Quam Videri,
means 'To Be rather than to see".
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