Shoulder Sleeve Insignia 7th Infantry Division
Heraldry
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description: On a red disk, a black "Hourglass" of two pyramids point to point, all within a green border.
Symbolism: The outline of the hourglass alludes to the numerical designation of the division showing two "7's" one inverted, one upright.
Distinctive
Unit Insignia
Description: A silver colored metal and enamel device, consisting of an hourglass the upper section red and the lower black, the sections triangle in shape and separated diagonally by silver bayonet point up, the pommel to lower right.
Symbolism: The designation is adapted from the hourglass symbol of the divisions shoulder sleeve insignia. The bayonet, a reference to the nickname "Bayonet Division", became synonymous with the division though its participation in the Korean War and symbolizes the fighting spirit of the men of the 7th Infantry Division.