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Corps insignia of the United States Army



 
 
Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of U.S. Army uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a soldier is assigned. Corps are high level field commands, or can alternately be used to describe entire Combat Support and Combat Service Support branches (as in "the Military Police Corps").

Note: for US Army Corps Badges 1861-1865 see American Civil War Corps Badges
American Civil War Corps Badges

Corps badges in the American Civil War were originally worn by soldiers of the Union Army on the top of their army forage cap , left side of the hat, or over their left breast....
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Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of U.S. Army uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a soldier is assigned. Corps are high level field commands, or can alternately be used to describe entire Combat Support and Combat Service Support branches (as in "the Military Police Corps").

Note: for US Army Corps Badges 1861-1865 see American Civil War Corps Badges
American Civil War Corps Badges

Corps badges in the American Civil War were originally worn by soldiers of the Union Army on the top of their army forage cap , left side of the hat, or over their left breast....
. For insignia of U.S. Army branches designated as "corps" see United States Army branch insignia
United States Army branch insignia

Branch insignia of the United States Army refers to one of several military emblems that may be worn on the uniform of the United States Army to denote membership in a particular area of expertise....
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    United States Army branch insignia

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    Field Army insignia of the United States Army

    Shoulder Sleeve Insignia are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of US Army uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a Soldier is assigned....
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    Division insignia of the United States Army

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    Brigade insignia of the United States Army

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    Miscellaneous shoulder sleeve insignia of the United States Army

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    Coats of arms of U.S. Armor and Cavalry Regiments

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  • Coats of arms of U.S. Army units
    Coats of arms of U.S. Army units

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