American Military Patches, Other Insignia and Decorations
of World War Two by Dr. Howard G. Lanham c.2001
Other Insignia Not Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Second World War
U.S. Army Grade Insignia
Part Three: Enlisted Men Chevrons
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| Master Sergeant
| First Sergeant
| First Sergeant (1)
| Technical Sergeant
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| Staff Sergeant
| Sergeant
| Corporal
| Private First Class
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| Technician 3rd Grade
| Technician 4th Grade
| Technician 5th Grade
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There were various styles of manufacture of chevrons and also different background colors used. I have tried to show examples of the more common variations.
Notes:
- In 1942 the design of the First Sergeant chevron was changed and it became the highest grade since
many veteran NCOs were promoted into the First Sergeant grade in the expanding Army.
Private Purchase Chevrons with Branch Insignia
Dating Chevrons (Evolution: Civil War to Modern)
Examples of Different Chevrons Types on Different Uniforms
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