Army Specialist 4 rank

[Pack Rat]

Hey gang,

I have three differant sizes of Army Spec 4 sleeve rank.

Are they male or female styles and what era?



Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers,

-D

[2Dogs]

The 2 large one's are from different makers and the small one is for the female.

[atb]

A few years ago the Army came out with enlisted rank chevrons that were a little smaller that the standard "male" size that both male and female could wear. From Army Regulation 670-1 here is the section on Specialist chevrons:

 

b. Non-subdued, sew-on grade insignia for specialist.

(1) Large insignia. The large embroidered, sew-on grade insignia is goldenlite in color, shaped like an inverted chevron at the bottom, with an eagle device in the center. The insignia has a background of Army green, blue, or white cloth, 27⁄8 inches wide, which provides a 1⁄8-inch edging around the entire insignia (see fig 28–59).

Figure 28–59. Insignia of grade, specialist

(2) Small insignia. The small embroidered, sew-on grade insignia is goldenlite, shaped like an inverted chevron at the bottom, with an eagle device in the center. The insignia has a background of Army green, blue, or white cloth, 21⁄2 inches wide, which provides a 1⁄8-inch edging around the entire insignia (see fig 28–59).

Note. The old “female” size insignia is no longer authorized for wear.

[Pack Rat]

Thank you so much for your quick replies and great info.

 

Cheers,

 

-D