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14TH US ARMY (PHANTOM UNIT)
History: This "Army" was created as part of the Deception Operation before Operation Overlord (the Allied Landing in Normandy) in World War II.
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Official blazon
On a red acorn 1 5/8 inches (4.13cm) across, 1 3/4 inches (4.45cm) in length standing in its cup 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) across and 1 inch (2.54cm) in length a white letter "A" 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in width and 2 inches (5.08cm) in height.
Origin/meaning
The acorn is a symbol of strength and the letter "A" is the initial letter of its organization. The colors are those of the Army distinguishing flag.
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia was approved on 7 July 1944.
Literature:Image from Wikimedia Commons. Information from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.l