International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia

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by Sitmar-orke
Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:15 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Rank badge on chest v. shoulder straps on battle dress
Replies: 6
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Re: Rank badge on chest v. shoulder straps on battle dress

Yes Dmitry.I have expressed myself wrong.There several factors play a role. example: When I wear my protective vest, then I take off my shoulder pieces.It's uncomfortable and cause pain.When police missions we wear jackets without shoulder badge.Reason: No visibility, uncomfortable, for safety reaso...
by Sitmar-orke
Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Rank badge on chest v. shoulder straps on battle dress
Replies: 6
Views: 9425

Re: Rank badge on chest v. shoulder straps on battle dress

"Dorward posits that shoulder straps get in the way. Is that the stated reason?" That can not be the reason.There are many battle dress worn with breast badge.These have yet shoulder straps, without insignia.I think it's something to do with the visibility.By equipment worn, the rank insig...
by Sitmar-orke
Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Rank badge on chest v. shoulder straps on battle dress
Replies: 6
Views: 9425

Re: Rank badge on chest v. shoulder straps on battle dress

The Roman legions used already Badge for officers at the breast. In the Japanese prince armies there were marks on chest. 1826 the Ottoman army had a rank system with badge on the chest. Japan in 2.WWK also contributed chest badge.
You see Richard, chest badges have been in fashion for a long time.
by Sitmar-orke
Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Alternative badges - Page
Replies: 3
Views: 6500

Re: Alternative badges - Page

hello Dmitry. I think it would be technically feasible.The pages and topics are even present.It would be only a maximum of two supplements. To stay with the example of the Kornilov Shock Division: We now have your drawings on this topic with the commanded badge.Now this page is created with insignia...
by Sitmar-orke
Thu Mar 28, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Alternative badges - Page
Replies: 3
Views: 6500

Alternative badges - Page

Hello members.... By our dear friend fleetadmiral came to me with an idea.fleetadmiral found error on the side of the German Navy.I have assumed the thing and studied my documents on this subject.I noticed this alternative carrying modes and temporal "overlaps" on. Examples: The badge of t...

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