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Why does the Army shoulder patch flag show the blue star field on the right side and not the left?
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the flag is facing the other way the flag is facing the other way
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Why is the flag backwards?
According to Army regulation 670-1, the U.S. flag patch is to be worn on the right or left shoulder so that the star field faces forward.
What unit had a patch royal blue triangle with a radio tower with lightning bolts at the top could be Marine Corp World War 2 shoulder patch?
I am not 100 percent certain, but I believe this is a patch for a WWII Army Air Force aircrew radioman. It would have been worn on the lower right sleeve of his uniform jacket.
What does a World War 2 shoulder patch with an Indian head mean?
That's the shoulder insignia of the Second Infantry Div, first formed in WW1 as a Army Marine outfit. They later landed at Normandy on D+1 and fough their way thru Germany to Cechozativa. The unit has served in Korea and still has some unit there and Ft. Lewis, WA.
What does the insignias on helmets stand for in World War 2?
Generally, the US Marines didn't mark their helmets, as they wore cloth camo covers in all three wars (WWII, Korea, Vietnam). The US Army wore plain steel (sometimes with netting) only in WWII & Korea. In Vietnam, for the first time, the US Army also wore camo cloth covers. In WWII, the US Army (either the unit or the men themselves) painted their "Division" symbols on their helmets. From smallest to largest: Platoon, Company, Battalion, Brigade, Division, Corp, and Army. There are shoulder patches for the Brigade, Division, Corp, and Army. By far, the most common patch is the divisional patch. During the Vietnam War, sometimes the men had their division patch sewn onto their helmet covers.
Is Field Marshall higher than General?
It would depend on which 'army' you are referring to. Generally, a Field Marshall is the highest rank in an army.
In grade school you learn to draw the US flag with the blue star field on the left side. The army shoulder patch shows the field on the right - why is this?
As a person wearing the patch on his right shoulder marches by a reviewing stand from the reviewing officers left, the flags would then appear to be "flying" in the aerodynamically correct direction.
Why is the flag backwards?
According to Army regulation 670-1, the U.S. flag patch is to be worn on the right or left shoulder so that the star field faces forward.
Does Vietnam era get a patch?
For US Army only (Vietnam War era): If you've been in combat with a particular division, you may wear the shoulder patch on your RIGHT shoulder (some men referred to this as a "combat patch"). The left shoulder reflects your current division. If you've never been in combat with that particular division and had worn that division patch on your left shoulder for 20 years (as an example), when you leave that particular division...you may NOT wear the patch on your right shoulder.
What does the World War 2 495th AAA gun BN shoulder patch look like?
The 495th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion's shoulder patches were First Army or Third Army.
What is the meaning of the symbol with a white diagonal stripe and blue background?
3rd Infantry Division, US Army shoulder patch
Is a Navy Expeditionary Medal recipient authorized the wear of a combat patch on an Army uniform?
No, because Naval units do not typically wear shoulder sleeve insignia (patches). There are exceptions to this rule, however. If the Naval unit was under an Army command they may be authorized the shoulder sleeve insignia, former wartime service (combat patch) of the Army command to which they were assigned.
What unit had a patch royal blue triangle with a radio tower with lightning bolts at the top could be Marine Corp World War 2 shoulder patch?
I am not 100 percent certain, but I believe this is a patch for a WWII Army Air Force aircrew radioman. It would have been worn on the lower right sleeve of his uniform jacket.
What do the three lightning bolts on the you s army special forces shoulder patch signify?
they symbolize the three methods of infiltration; air, land, and sea
Where on the Army uniforms do the patches go?
According to AR 670-1 chapter 28-17: Updated 3 February 2005It would depend on which patch you refer to. "US Army" is positioned centered over the left breast pocket. The soldier's last name is positioned centered over the right breast pocket. The current unit patch is positioned on the right shoulder, 1/4 inch from the American flag that is centered 1/2" from the shoulder seam, corresponding tabs go on top of the patch, and if there is a tab, the unit patch is positioned immediately below and touching that. Combat unit patches are positioned on the left shoulder, likewise to the right side. The new uniforms are already equipped with hook and loop patches to make positioning easier and removal for combat operations easier yet. Rank insignia are now positioned on the button flap, at the center of the chest.See the link below for the applicable AR.
What patch does the 229th Military Intelligence Battalion wear?
The 229th MI Battalion wears the Defense Language School (US Army Element) shoulder sleeve insignia.
What british army unit wears the snake patch?
what british army wears a small black snake patch
Who is authorized to wear the US Army Air Defense Artillery Branch Shoulder Cord?
Officers and Enlisted men of the Artillery who have completed the basic artillery training courses wear the artillery red shoulder cord on the right shoulder of the Army dress and full dress uniform
