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455 Chemical Brigade Patch. US Army
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шеврон 137-го(бывш.431) Отдельного морского разведываетльного пункта СН Краснознаменного Черноморского ВМФ ГРУ ГШ ВС РФ(Туапсе)
Cap Air Force pilots in Lithuania. Type 2
180th Transportation battalion
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A golden yellow rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) cobalt blue border, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall bearing a green dragon's head erased with a light green chest, golden yellow eye, cobalt blue pupil, white teeth and a scarlet tongue and barbs.
Symbolism
Cobalt blue and yellow are the colors traditionally used Chemical units. The dragon, a legendary creature, symbolizes the fire and destruction of chemical warfare.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 25 August 1999. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-842)
Description
A golden yellow rectangle arced at top and bottom with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) cobalt blue border, 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height overall bearing a green dragon's head erased with a light green chest, golden yellow eye, cobalt blue pupil, white teeth and a scarlet tongue and barbs.
Symbolism
Cobalt blue and yellow are the colors traditionally used Chemical units. The dragon, a legendary creature, symbolizes the fire and destruction of chemical warfare.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 25 August 1999. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-842)