Corps with added divisions used green for the fourth and orange for the fifth divisions. Butterfield also designated that each division in the corps should have a variation of the corps badge in a different color generally red for the first division, white for the second division and blue for the third division. Daniel Butterfield, Hooker's chief of staff, was assigned the task of designing a distinctive shape for each corps badge. Joseph Hooker after he assumed command of the Army of the Potomac, so any soldier could be identified at a distance. On 21 March 1863 each member of a corps in the Army of the Potomac was assigned a unique insignia to wear on his cap, front or side or left breast so that he could be identified easily on the battlefield.The identification insignia idea was adopted by Maj. Our Credits: Movies, National Parks, Units & More.
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