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2 Army Patch. US Army

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On an Army green background a block numeral “2,” 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in height, 1 3/4 inches (4.45 cm) in width, all members 7/16 inch (1.11 cm) wide, the middle and upper strokes red, the lower portion white.


Symbolism

Red and white are the colors associated with Armies, while the numeral identifies the unit’s designation.


Background

The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 27 May 1922. An Army green background was added on 17 March 1959. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-2)

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