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  2. Embroidered patch - Wikipedia

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    US Army Sustainment Center of Excellence patch ceremony, 2009. Embroidered patches were first adopted by United States military units, with some crude, unofficial examples found on soldiers’ uniforms from the War of 1812, 1845 Mexican War, and the Civil War (1861–65) Unit identifications, also known as shoulder sleeve insignia (or SSI) is a relatively new component of the modern military ...

  3. Pattern grading - Wikipedia

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    American women could obtain a paper pattern custom made by a dressmaker or could purchase a pattern through a women's journal. [citation needed] The advent of large-scale production of graded, practical and easier to use sewing patterns came in 1863. Ebenezer Butterick mass-produced patterns printed on tissue paper. [7]

  4. Original 57 merit badges (Boy Scouts of America) - Wikipedia

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    Of the discontinued original merit badges, four were offered in 2010 as part of the Boy Scouts of America centennial. These merit badges are listed in beige. Soon after the introduction of merit badges, the ranks of Life, Star, and Eagle were created to recognize the earning of merit badges; Star was moved before Life in 1924.

  5. History of sewing patterns - Wikipedia

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    A sewing pattern is the template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto woven or knitted fabrics before being cut out and assembled. Patterns are usually made of paper , and are sometimes made of sturdier materials like paperboard or cardboard if they need to be more robust to withstand repeated use.

  6. Orders, decorations, and medals of East Germany - Wikipedia

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    35 years service (gold with honour clasp for women) 40 years service (gold with honour clasp for men) Medal for Faithful Service in Health and Social Services (Medaille für Treue Dienste im Gesundheits und Sozialwesens) 1973-11-15 The medal was awarded in three classes: 10 years service (bronze) 20 years service (silver) 30 years service (gold)

  7. United Kingdom honours order of wearing - Wikipedia

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    Baronet's Badge Bt/Btss [note 2] Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India [note 1] GCSI; Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George GCMG; Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire [note 1] GCIE; Companion of the Order of the Crown of India [note 1] CI; Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Royal ...

  8. Badges of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    Insignia and badges of the United States Marine Corps are military "badges" issued by the United States Department of the Navy to Marines who achieve certain qualifications and accomplishments while serving on active or reserve duty in the United States Marine Corps.

  9. Uniforms of the United States Coast Guard - Wikipedia

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    A "Tropical Blue Long Sleeve" uniform was approved in 2019, which includes a long sleeved shirt, necktie, and tie bar, and omits ribbons but allows one breast badge. While the name designates this uniform as a variant of Tropical Blue, it is essentially Service Dress Blue Bravo with the coat removed and the added requirement of a nametag above ...