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What is that on his sleeve? Wound stripes
Does your soldier have one or more straight stripes on his left sleeve, between cuff and elbow? He has wound stripe(s).
What is that on his sleeve? Overseas service chevrons
Does your soldier have one or more upturned chevrons on his rightsleeve, between cuff and elbow? He has overseas service chevron(s).
What’s that on his sleeve? Non-Commissioned Officer rank insignia
Does your soldier have one to three chevrons on his upper sleeve, or a crown or gun on his sleeve? He has insignia of the rank of a non-commissioned officer
What’s that on his sleeve? Insignia of commissioned officers
Does the man in your photograph have “Pips” on his shoulders or cuffs?
What’s that on his sleeve? Insignia of commissioned officers