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AR 670-1 Sew-On Grade Insignia

Nonsubdued sew-on grade insignia

Embroidered, sew-on grade insignia is a golden-light color with a back-ground in Army blue or white cloth for the ASU.

Embroidered, sew-on grade insignia is heritage tan 566 with a background in heritage green 564 for the AGSU.

(1) Male (large) insignia

(a)

For ranks other than specialist, the width of each chevron and arc is 5/16 inch with a 3/16-inch space between each chevron and each arc.

The insignia is 3 inches wide, which provides a 1/8-inch edging around the entire insignia.

The lowest chevron joins the topmost arc at each side of the insignia.

(b)

Specialist rank insignia is 2–7/8 inches wide, which provides a 1/8-inch edging around the entire insignia.

(2) Female (small) insignia

(a)

For ranks other than specialist, the width of each chevron and arc is 1/4 inch with a 5/32-inch space between each chevron and each arc.

The insignia is 2–1/2 inches wide, which provides a 1/8-inch edging around the entire insignia.

The lowest chevron joins the topmost arc at each side of the insignia.

(b)

Specialist rank insignia is 2–1/2 inches wide, which provides a 1/8-inch edging around the entire insignia.