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U.S. Army Special Operations Command Patch.
Gadījuma:
Naval forces /Latvian National Armed Forces/
196 Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Patch. US Army
5th Special Force group ( Vietnam war type)
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Description
On a red stylized spearhead with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border, 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a black Fairbairn-Sykes dagger. A black tab with "AIRBORNE" in red letters is attached above the insignia.
Symbolism
The stylized spearhead alludes to the shoulder sleeve insignia worn by the 1st Special Service Forces and signifies the heritage and traditions that the US Army Special Operations Command will perpetuate. The unsheathed black dagger symbolizes total military preparedness and has long been associated with Army special operation forces.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 1 December 1989. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-768)
On a red stylized spearhead with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border, 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width overall, a black Fairbairn-Sykes dagger. A black tab with "AIRBORNE" in red letters is attached above the insignia.
Symbolism
The stylized spearhead alludes to the shoulder sleeve insignia worn by the 1st Special Service Forces and signifies the heritage and traditions that the US Army Special Operations Command will perpetuate. The unsheathed black dagger symbolizes total military preparedness and has long been associated with Army special operation forces.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 1 December 1989. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-768)