shoulder patches
Uniform arm badges
Shoulder patches are fabric emblems sewn or attached to the upper sleeve of a uniform, typically indicating unit, rank, organization, or affiliation.
Military personnel, police officers, scouts, and security guards wear them for identification: The shoulder patch identified him as 82nd Airborne.
They're also collectible items for military history enthusiasts.
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- badgesWorn symbols of status
- merit badgesAwards for learned skills
- chevronsV-shaped rank markings
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