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18 Military Police Brigade Patch. US Army
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шеврон полицейского комиссариата города Висагинас Литовской Республики
Breastplate of the school of warrant officers named General S. Rastikis. 2 degrees. Armed Forces Lithuania
Private Soldiers, Sergeant, Warrant officer Hat / Cap Badge (plastic) of Armed Forces UKRAINE
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Description
On a shield of 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border a green field bearing the yellow silhouette of a Roman fasces charged with a green sword point up.
Symbolism
Green and yellow are the colors of the Military Police Corps. The fasces, an ancient symbol of the magistrate’s authority, and the sword for the military are combined to symbolize military law and order.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 1 June 1966. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-422)
On a shield of 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border a green field bearing the yellow silhouette of a Roman fasces charged with a green sword point up.
Symbolism
Green and yellow are the colors of the Military Police Corps. The fasces, an ancient symbol of the magistrate’s authority, and the sword for the military are combined to symbolize military law and order.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 1 June 1966. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-422)