WW2 US 8th Infantry Division SSI Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

The WW2 US 8th Infantry Division SSI (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) represents the “Golden Arrow Division,” a unit of the United States Army that served with distinction during the Second World War. The insignia features a gold embattled arrow, point up, on a blue circular background, symbolizing aggressive forward movement and the division’s operational purpose. Measuring approximately 2.5 inches in diameter, the patch was typically worn on the upper left sleeve of the standard Army uniform. The 8th Infantry Division participated in major campaigns across the European Theater, including the Normandy landings and the subsequent advance into Germany. The design follows the official specifications as set by the US Army during the conflict period. Such insignia can serve as reference material for collectors, historians, and researchers interested in unit identification and the organizational history of the US Army in World War II.