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Before the 1930s, the US 45th Infantry division s symbol was a red square with a yellow Hooked Cross, a tribute to the large Native American population in the southwestern United States.

Apr 7, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Before the 1930s, the US 45th Infantry division’s symbol was a red square with a yellow Hooked Cross, a tribute to the large Native American population in the southwestern United States.

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