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USAE Central Command Patch. Alpha Units. US Army
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Blackhawk S.O.L.A.G. HD with Kevlar, Black US Army
8th Cavalry regiment
Patch of the 345-th Guards Mechanized Training Chisinau Order of Suvorov Regiment Armed Forces of 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.