Shoulder Sleeve Insignia & Patch References - US MILITARIA FORUM
Oct 15, 2007 · Obviously there are many collectors of Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Patches. It also appears there are many new collectors everyday. Although this forum is a great reference …
Evolution of U.S. Marine insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM
Oct 13, 2022 · If you want an evolutionary history of the earliest Marine Corps insignia, I suggest buying Volume 1 by Dr Frederick Briuer entitled "United States Marine Corps Emblems : 1804 …
The WW I Discharge Chevron - US MILITARIA FORUM
Jun 10, 2014 · The discharge chevron is typically found on the service coat, and on a handful of overcoats. However, they rarely turn up on the sleeve of the flannel shirt. It should be noted …
Phantom Ghost Division Patches Discussion - US MILITARIA FORUM
Dec 4, 2008 · The 9th Airborne Division insignia was approved by the OQMG on August 3rd, 1944. The nine white areas around the edge of the patch suggest the unit's number and …
HALLMARKS - U.S. Militaria Forum
Sep 8, 2023 · This section includes photographic illustrations and / or information regarding the manufacturer codes and hallmarks seen on various types of U.S. military insignia.
Some Basic WW2 Navy Rank, Rating, and Award Information
Jan 7, 2007 · The WW2 enlisted structure still had remnants of the "Old Navy, " of landsmen and seamen, watchstanders and idlers. Here are some pages on the USN World War II ratings and …
75th Ranger patch...what's the real story? - US MILITARIA FORUM
Nov 10, 2010 · The 75th Infantry Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (patch) shown above didn't exist until at least 1974 when the 1st and 2d Battalions, 75th Infantry (Ranger) were activated.
Unit badges - DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA / UNIT CRESTS - U.S.
Dec 8, 2024 · There is also a very good Distinctive Unit Insignia book that shows several thousand crests as well as a brief lineage history of the crests. "U.S. Army Heraldic Crests: A …
The 187th RCT Uniform Topic - US MILITARIA FORUM
Dec 15, 2009 · This is a representation of the single piece AIRBORNE Tab attached shoulder sleeve insignia of the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. The patch in the lower right …
The Official Cap Eagle Variant Thread - US MILITARIA FORUM
Apr 26, 2007 · The officers in the center are wearing the then current cap eagle but you can't see much detail I am afraid. All of this PC insignia is very close to standard US insignia but with …