Same as the insignia of all U.S. Armored Divisions. It is
the shape of an equilateral triangle, divided into three segments, each a
different color. The Blue segment represents the Infantry components of the
Division: Scarlet, the Artillery, and Yellow, the Cavalry. The tank track and
cannon in black, topped by a red lighting shaft are symbolic of armored
"blitz" warfare. The black Arabic "2" in the upper yellow
segment of the triangle indicates the number of the division. The division's
nickname, " Hell on Wheels" in yellow block letters against an olive
background. |
