7th Infantry Division

Authorised 23 October 1918

On a red disc 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in diameter a black "hour glass" of two pyramids point to point whose bases are 1 inch (2.54 cm) in width, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) Army green border.

The outline of the hourglass alludes to the numerical designation of the division showing two "7's" inverted, one upright.

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 7th Division by telegram dated 23 October 1918. It was officially announced by letter dated 21 June 1922. The insignia was redesignated for the 7th Infantry Division retroactive to 1 January 1973, and amended to include the border by letter dated 14 April 1964. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-83)

Authorised 16 June 1965

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of an hourglass the upper section red, the lower black, the sections triangular in shape and separated diagonally by a silver bayonet point up, pommel in lower right.

The design is an adaptation of the hourglass symbol of the 7th Division shoulder sleeve insignia which originated out of the use of two figure sevens which later became triangles to form an hourglass; likewise the colors red and black have been borrowed from the same insignia. The bayonet, a reference to the nickname "Bayonet Division" which became synonymous with the 7th Infantry Division through the unit's participation in the Korean Conflict, is the infantryman's hallmark and symbolizes the fighting spirit of the 7th Infantry.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 June 1965. It was amended to be manufactured and worn in pairs on 11 April 1966.

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