Since it was approved for wear by the 87th Division on 9 November 1918, the insignia of the now-inactivated 87th Army Reserve Support Command was subsequently redesignated for wear by the 85th Infantry Division (1943), 87th Maneuver Area Command (1973), 87th Division (Exercise) (1993), and 87th Division (Training Support) (1999), and of course the 87th Army Reserve Support Command (2008).
The instantly recognizable image of a gold acorn on a green background led to the Army to authorize the Special Designation “Golden Acorn” to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 87th Division (Training Support), but even during World War I, the insignia had led to the nickname “Acorn Division” (the acorn was brown colored at that time).
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87th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command Unit Crest (DUI)The Division earned a World War I streamer with no inscription for its contribution as a source of replacement troops, but during World War II it took part in three campaigns in the European Theater (Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe) and was honored with two Distinguished Unit Citations, now called Presidential Unit Citations.
An acorn was chosen to reflect the strength and endurance of the mighty oak tree, and the unit motto of “Stalwart And Strong” reflected the courage and commitment its personnel displayed when called to active duty in service of their country.