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3 Personnel Command Patch. US Army
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51st Infantry Long Range Survillance Unit( Airborne/rangers) Vietnam war time
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Subdued Patch of the Republican Guards of Kazakhstan for Combat Camo Uniform
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a dark blue shield edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 5/16 inches (5.87 cm) in width overall, three scarlet annulets interlaced with a white sword.
Symbolism
The rings represent the interconnected personnel functions and activities provided by the Command to support the individual soldier, symbolized by the sword, point up in readiness. The three rings also allude to the Command's numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 5 November 1990. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-785)
Description
On a dark blue shield edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) scarlet border, 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 5/16 inches (5.87 cm) in width overall, three scarlet annulets interlaced with a white sword.
Symbolism
The rings represent the interconnected personnel functions and activities provided by the Command to support the individual soldier, symbolized by the sword, point up in readiness. The three rings also allude to the Command's numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 5 November 1990. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-785)