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196 Infantry Brigade Patch. US Army
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Нарукавный знак Службы национальной безопасности Республики Узбекистан. Образца 2000г.
шеврон Отряда милиции особого назначения Республики Беларусь(ОМОН), старый парадный вариант, метеллическая нить.
шеврон подразделения спецназа Главного управления военной контрразведки Службы безопасности Украины.
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Description
On an oblong blue shield at both ends, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall a yellow double headed match crossed and looped at the bottom and enflamed at both ends.
Symbolism
The color blue is used to denote Infantry. The yellow and red allude to the Cavalry and the Artillery. The double headed match, used during the days of the matchlock musket, was lighted at both ends to insure readiness.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 29 October 1965. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-403)
On an oblong blue shield at both ends, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall a yellow double headed match crossed and looped at the bottom and enflamed at both ends.
Symbolism
The color blue is used to denote Infantry. The yellow and red allude to the Cavalry and the Artillery. The double headed match, used during the days of the matchlock musket, was lighted at both ends to insure readiness.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 29 October 1965. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-403)