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Special Operations Command, Pacific (U.S. Army Element) Patch. US Army
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Shoulder Strap "Junior Sergeant" Russia's Armed Forces
Нарукавный знак 358-й бригады по связи с гражданской администрацией и населением.
17th Sustainment Brigade Patch. US Army
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Description
On a light blue shield a yellow sunburst charged with a black dagger and attached above the shield a black tab inscribed "AIRBORNE" in yellow, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall.
Symbolism
The light blue shield and yellow sunburst denote the unit's area of operations; the black dagger symbolizes the mission and heritage of Special Operations. The airborne tab reflects the status of the unit.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 13 May 1997. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-832)
On a light blue shield a yellow sunburst charged with a black dagger and attached above the shield a black tab inscribed "AIRBORNE" in yellow, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border 3 1/4 inches (8.26 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width overall.
Symbolism
The light blue shield and yellow sunburst denote the unit's area of operations; the black dagger symbolizes the mission and heritage of Special Operations. The airborne tab reflects the status of the unit.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 13 May 1997. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-832)
Another category of: Special Operations Command
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Special Forces Patch. US Army
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