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Armed forces including army, air force, marines, navy and coast guard. Military badges of the united states are awards authorized by the united states armed forces that signify rating, qualification, or accomplishment in several career fields, and also serve as identification devices for personnel occupying certain assignments. Branch insignia an insignia patch with us army insignia is set on the left breast pocket showcasing the soldiers assigned service branch in the u. Our collection includes all types of military unit patches, shoulder patches, army patches, air force patches, usmc patches, navy patches, coast guard patches, veteran patches, patriotic patches, pow patches, and american flag patches. May help get unit information when no website is listed here by the aea. Below you will find a large selection of army unit crests.
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