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USAE Central Command Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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Serbian Volunteers paramilitary in BiH war
Cockade on the hat noncommissioned officers of the Royal Armed Forces of Belgium
Patch of Navy Academy named P.S.Nahimov. Sevastopol, Ukraine
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Description
On a gold shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, 2 5/16 inches (5.87 cm) in width and 3 9/16 inches (9.05 cm) in height overall, a green palm frond entwined about a black sword with red grip.
Symbolism
Gold is emblematic of excellence; black suggests dependability and determination. The upraised sword and shield signify military preparedness and vigilance. The palm suggests the geographic theater of operations and symbolizes victory.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 22 February 1991.
On a gold shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, 2 5/16 inches (5.87 cm) in width and 3 9/16 inches (9.05 cm) in height overall, a green palm frond entwined about a black sword with red grip.
Symbolism
Gold is emblematic of excellence; black suggests dependability and determination. The upraised sword and shield signify military preparedness and vigilance. The palm suggests the geographic theater of operations and symbolizes victory.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 22 February 1991.
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