SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA.  Description:  On a light khaki square, each side 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall and with one angle up, four green ivy leaves arranged per cross issuing from a small open circle (one leaf in each angle of the square and the vertical and horizontal axis each 2 11/32 inches (5.95 cm) in length) all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) light khaki border.

 

        Symbolism:  The four leaves allude to the numerical designation of the Division while the word "I-VY" as pronounced, suggests the characters used in the formation of the Roman numeral "IV."  Ivy leaves are also symbolic of fidelity and tenacity.

 

        Background:  The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 4th Division on 30 October 1918, without any background specified for the ivy leaf design.  The design was embroidered on a square olive background (color of the uniform).  It was redesignated for the 4th Infantry Division effective 4 August 1943.  On 2 July 1958, the design was changed to reflect the light khaki color background.  The insignia was amended to add a symbolism on 1 April 1969.  (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-79)

 

COMBAT SERVICE IDENTIFICATION BADGE. Description:  A gold color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in height consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

 

DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA.  Description:  A gold color metal and enamel device, 1 inch (2.54 cm) in height overall consisting of an ivy leaf of green fimbriated gold above a scroll with the inscription "Steadfast and Loyal."

 

         Symbolism:  The ivy leaf is taken from the 4th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia.  The motto is associated with the Division.

 

         Background:  The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 November 1965.