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USAE Central Army Group Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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Кокарда знак на фуражку кадетов Королевских Канадских Воздушных сил
Patch of the Central Military District of the Armed Forces of theof the Republic of of Uzbekistan
243rd Air transportation squadron of 98th Airborne division
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Description
Centered on a green shield within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) silver gray border, 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in width and 3 1/2 inches (8.89cm) in height overall, a silver gray rampant lion upon a silver gray four-pointed star all with black outlines and details.
Symbolism
The green of the shield is the traditional European color for ground forces. The lion, in a defensive striking posture, symbolizes power and courage, and the four points of the star represent the directions toward peace undertaken by all NATO nations. Black and silver are symbolic of wisdom and peace.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 7 Jan 1980. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-649)
Centered on a green shield within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) silver gray border, 2 3/4 inches (6.99cm) in width and 3 1/2 inches (8.89cm) in height overall, a silver gray rampant lion upon a silver gray four-pointed star all with black outlines and details.
Symbolism
The green of the shield is the traditional European color for ground forces. The lion, in a defensive striking posture, symbolizes power and courage, and the four points of the star represent the directions toward peace undertaken by all NATO nations. Black and silver are symbolic of wisdom and peace.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 7 Jan 1980. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-649)