Wwii shoulder patch identification

It should be noted that during World War II, there were several types of manufacturers:. We can therefore find for the same unit, a multitude of different insignia, whether by the design, the materials used fabric texture, color of threads, The locally made insignia in canetille, although worn, was not authorized by the high command. During the 50s, the fabric used was the same color as the background color of the badge which allowed to use less embroidery weft or a certain economy of thread.

From to be in accordance with the new color of the uniforms, the border of the badges is made with thread of color Army Green. In the 60's, the badges are made with fabric and nylon thread. This gives a much firmer texture to the badge compared to the badges made with cotton thread softer. A more detailed examination by branch can be found on the following pages:. Petty officers were distinguished by a rating badge worn on the upper arm.

It consisted of an eagle, a specialty mark, and chevrons indicating the grade of rank. Petty officers of the Seaman Branch wore the badge on the right sleeve, all other branches wore it on the left.

In the Uniform Regulations of it was directed that the eagle's head always face forward, so on left-arm rating badges the eagle faces the viewer's left, and vice versa for right-arm rating badges. The number of chevrons in the rating badge indicated the grade, with an arc on top for chief petty officers.

There were a number of different color schemes for rating badge, depending upon the uniform:. Personnel below the rate of petty officer were termed "non-rated.

In a revision to the enlisted structure effective January 1, , the non-rated pay grades were standardized across all branches. Most non-rated personnel were distinguished by a branch mark around the shoulder seam of the jumper. For seamen the mark was white on blue jumpers, blue on white jumpers and worn on the right side. For firemen of the Enginer Room Force, the mark was worn on the left and was red on blue and white jumpers. A few ratings did not have a branch mark, and instead wore distinguishing marks on the sleeve.

The grade of non-rated personnel was indicated by white cuff stripes on the dress blue jumper. These were not worn on the undress blue or white jumpers. Enlisted - Infantry - white Color replaces white for other branches. Luftwaffebeamte Kriegsviceverwaltungschef Major General equivalent. Luftwaffebeamte Kriegsverwaltungabteilungschef Colonel equivalent. Luftwaffebeamte Oberstkriegsverwaltungsrat Lt. Colonel equivalent. Custermen Posted December 21, Posted December 21, Hmmmm, interesting.

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