South Dakota

Worn From:
27 December 1951 - Current

A blue shield 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width and
3 inches (7.62 cm) in height with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm)
yellow border, charged with a coyote statant Proper on a
wreath of yellow and blue.

The coyote is a native of South Dakota. As the territory was
originally a part of the Louisiana Purchase, the twists of the
wreath are yellow and blue.

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, South Dakota National
Guard on 27 December 1951. It was redesignated for Headquarters,
State Area Command, South Dakota Army National Guard on 30 December 1983.