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 to World War …

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.

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 that …

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 in itself, …

Nov 8, 2014 · Star & Indianhead Insignia as used by the 2nd Infantry Division, AEF Photo No. 01: Almost 100 years after its inception, the 2nd Division’s distinctive star and Indian head insignia is …

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 …

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.

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 Complete …

Nov 18, 2014 · J. Duncan Campbell, Aviation Badges and Insignia of the United States Army 1913-1946. “A note on clutch back insignia – for years, collectors (including myself) have preferred pin …

Feb 9, 2008 · Insignia to denote excellence, Army Specialized Training Program. -- Enlisted men who have been designated for scholastic excellence as trainees in the Army Specialized Training …