ARMY (INCLUDING USAAC/AAF)

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1. Warrant Officer Ranks 1 2 3 4 7

   By hhbooker2, February 20, 2008
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   • Justin B.
   • February 5

2. Army Enlisted Rank Insignia (Chevrons) 1 2 3

   By aclfan, November 16, 2007
   • 64 replies
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   • FlyNavy02
   • February 27, 2024

3. Blue & gold chevrons 1948 - 1951 1 2 3

   By craig_pickrall, February 18, 2008
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   • patches
   • December 26, 2020

4. 1851 to 1959 Army of the United States Chevrons 1 2 3 4 5

   By hhbooker2, July 29, 2009
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   • Nuke_ET
   • March 5, 2020

5. 1902 - 1920 Army of the United States chevrons 1 2 3 4 6

   By hhbooker2, November 13, 2008
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   • Bluehawk
   • December 11, 2014

6. A Late Pre War Early WWII Long Length Of Applique OD Stripes On Black Wool

   By patches, March 31
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   • patches
   • April 1

7. help identifying these air cadet chevrons

   By doinworkinvans, November 8, 2013
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   • patches
   • April 1

8. Green Combat Leader stripe 1 2 3 4 14

   By GIl Sanow, March 1, 2007
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   • patches
   • March 22

9. Command Private Major

   By patches, March 18
   • 12 replies
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   • Rhscott
   • March 22

10. Help identify the collar brass on my uncles uniform

    By Taylor, March 15
    • 3 replies
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    • doinworkinvans
    • March 15

11. Chevrons on HBT 1 2

    By drown1981, December 2, 2011
    • 37 replies
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    • patches
    • March 4

12. Screw back Colonel insignia

    By M1M1, March 1
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    • M1M1
    • March 1

13. Subdued Vietnam "Twill" Sleeve Ranks Outside Of Vetmam 1 2

    By patches, January 6, 2017
    • 29 replies
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    • patches
    • February 14

14. When did the US Army start using metal rank insignia?

    By Kman1752, January 28, 2011
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    • Boomer59
    • February 13

15. Warrant Officer / Flight Officer

    By JohnK83882, February 17, 2025
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    • JrBfloNY
    • January 13

16. HELP ID - WWI HQ Artillery rank insignia patch

    By Spudboy, December 17, 2025
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    • Spudboy
    • December 19, 2025

17. Need help US Army Specialist 5 Rank with White Back

    By Manchu Warrior, August 19, 2024
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    • Manchu Warrior
    • November 30, 2025

18. Technician ranks of World War II 1 2

    By ShooterMcGavin, April 3, 2012
    • 40 replies
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    • edjperkins
    • November 27, 2025

19. Help With Corporal Chevrons

    By militbuff, November 21, 2025
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    • militbuff
    • November 23, 2025

20. Small "shirt?" size CPT bars

    By easterneagle87, October 2, 2025
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    • Justin B.
    • November 13, 2025

21. Supply Sergeant WWI 1918-1920 or 1930s

    By phillock, September 18, 2025
    • 2 replies
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    • phillock
    • October 19, 2025

22. Help Determining Age of Lt Gen Shoulder Boards

    By CHASEUSA11B, October 15, 2025
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    • QED4
    • October 17, 2025

23. What is this chevron?

    By Garth Thompson, September 11, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • QED4
    • October 6, 2025

24. Officer Shoulder Straps and Epaulets Insignia 1 2

    By cwnorma, March 23, 2008
    • 31 replies
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    • Andylit
    • September 19, 2025

25. Army specialist ranks 1960's thru 1980's 1 2 3 4 5

    By giconceptsjw, July 18, 2010
    • 106 replies
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    • atb
    • August 1, 2025

26. USAAF WW2 Rank Bars Cloth Opinion

    By cerick1450, April 24, 2022
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    • JrBfloNY
    • July 23, 2025

27. Shold-r-Form Colonel birds

    By Bearmon, May 12, 2020
    • 11 replies
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    • knifeguy
    • June 26, 2025

28. WWII OD on Khaki Stripes on Combat -Field Uniforms.

    By patches, September 27, 2019
    • 12 replies
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    • JrBfloNY
    • June 5, 2025

29. Interesting Discovery- Pair of WWII Flight Officer Rank

    By Allan H., October 7, 2019
    • 6 replies
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    • Scott C.
    • June 1, 2025

30. AAF Flight Officer insignia

    By Flashlarue, July 6, 2014
    • 2 replies
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    • JrBfloNY
    • May 27, 2025

31. Tariff causality

    By easterneagle87, May 12, 2025
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    • P-59A
    • May 18, 2025

32. GEMSCO SER #220. 5-STAR GENERAL COLLAR INSIGNIA. ERA?

    By Jennings Lane, November 19, 2016
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    • collectsmedals
    • April 4, 2025

33. WW2 Tech 3rd Grade

    By Deckie85, February 25, 2025
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    • patches
    • March 26, 2025

34. What is it? AAF?

    By Fort Susquehanna, March 19, 2025
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    • KurtA
    • March 19, 2025

35. Rolled vs Flat Edges

    By unit91, February 25, 2025
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    • unit91
    • February 25, 2025

36. WW2 101st Airborne 506th 1 2

    By BigBreezy, December 11, 2024
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    • cargopusher
    • February 16, 2025

37. Hilborn-Hamburger Viking care brochure

    By JohnK83882, February 15, 2025
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    • JohnK83882
    • February 15, 2025

38. Why did ranks historically skip chevrons?

    By ShooterMcGavin, September 28, 2012
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    • JrBfloNY
    • February 3, 2025

39. Saudi Army Camel Tongue Rank Fobs Worn by US Military 1 2

    By ehrentitle, February 25, 2017
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    • ehrentitle
    • January 16, 2025

40. How fast or slow did the average draftee gain grade

    By HistUS8106, December 1, 2024
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    • Allan H.
    • December 2, 2024

41. Most Common Unauthorized U.S. Army WW2 Chevrons?

    By JEE3, November 25, 2024
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    • JEE3
    • November 27, 2024

42. Prong back false bullion second lieutenant bar

    By JohnK83882, November 23, 2024
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    • atb
    • November 23, 2024

43. ID of 1st Lt Bar w/ Pat. No?

    By Lt. Walker, November 11, 2024
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    • KurtA
    • November 11, 2024

44. Dating Rank insignia

    By FAAA, August 1, 2011
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    • SumGruntGuy1
    • October 13, 2024

45. WW II ??

    By unit91, August 7, 2024
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    • unit91
    • September 26, 2024

46. British made Majors Bullion Rank

    By Billyh, August 20, 2024
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    • Billyh
    • September 23, 2024

47. 1st Sgt. 1902 through Vietnam 1 2 3

    By mikes militaria, December 11, 2014
    • 53 replies
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    • patches
    • September 3, 2024

48. Specialist Badge opinions

    By Billyh, August 29, 2024
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    • Billyh
    • August 30, 2024

49. Which branch are those Ranks ?

    By nicolas75, August 18, 2024
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    • nicolas75
    • August 18, 2024

50. WW II Major ???

    By unit91, August 5, 2024
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    • unit91
    • August 15, 2024