Нарукавный знак 7-го корпуса тылового командования Сухопутных сил США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A white seven pointed star 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter with one point up pierced by a similar figure 1 1/16 inches (2.70cm) in diameter with one point down, all on a dark blue disc background 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter.
Symbolism
The design is arbitrarily selected to represent the 7th Corps Area Service Command. White, being a mixture of all colors, has been selected for the reason that Corps Area Service Commands may be composed of all arms and services. The geometric design represents the Command's numeric designation.
Background
The 7th Service Command Headquarters was located in Omaha, Nebraska and the Command was responsible for the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota and Wyoming. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 18 Jul 1941. It was amended on 18 Sep 1941 to change the description. On 14 Oct 1941 the insignia was amended to change the background color from olive drab to dark blue.
Нарукавный знак 6-го корпуса тылового командования Сухопутных сил США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A six arm cross in white, 7/8 inch (2.22cm) in width and 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) overall, pierced by a hexagon 5/8 inch (1.59cm) across flat surfaces with one point up, all on a dark blue disc background 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter.
Symbolism
The design is arbitrarily selected to represent the 6th Corps Area Service Command. White, being a mixture of all colors, has been selected for the reason that Corps Area Service Commands may be composed of all arms and services. The geometric design represents the Command's numeric designation.
Background
The 6th Service Command Headquarters was located in Chicago, Illinois and the Command was responsible for the states of Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 17 Jul 1941. It was amended on 14 Oct 1941 to change the background from olive drab to dark blue.
Нарукавный знак 4 Тылового командования Сухопутных сил США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A chamfered white square with concave sides 2 1/8 inches (5.40cm) across chamfers which are 3/8 inch (.95cm) in length, pierced by a similar figure set at right angles 15/16 inch (2.38cm) across chamfers which are 1/4 inch (.64cm) in length, all on a dark blue disc background 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter.
Symbolism
The design was arbitrarily selected to represent the 4th Corps Area Service Command. White, being a mixture of all colors, was selected for the reason that Corps Area Service Commands may be composed of all arms and services. The geometric design represents the Command's numeric designation.
Background
The 4th Service Command Headquarters was located in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Command was responsible for the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Mississippi and Tennessee. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 18 Jul 1941. It was amended on 14 Oct 1941 to change the background color from olive drab to dark blue.
Нарукавный знак 3-го корпуса тылового командования Сухопутных сил США
Нарукавный знак 8-го корпуса тылового командования Сухопутных сил США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A white star composed of two squares 1 1/2 inches (3.81cm) on the side pierced 3/4 inch (1.91cm) in diameter, all on a dark blue disc background 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter.
Symbolism
The design is arbitrarily selected to represent the 8th Corps Area Service Command. White, being a mixture of all colors, has been selected for the reason that Corps Area Service Commands may be composed of all arms and services. The geometric design represents the Command's numeric designation.
Background
The 8th Service Command Headquarters was originally located in San Antonio, Texas, but later moved to Dallas, Texas, and was responsible for the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 18 Jul 1941. It was amended on 14 Oct 1941 to change the background from olive drab to dark blue.
Нарукавный знак 9-го корпуса тылового командования Сухопутных сил США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A nonagon with concave side 2 inches (5.08cm) outside diameter similarly pierced 1 inch (2.54cm) outside diameter, all on a dark blue disc background 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in diameter.
Symbolism
The design is arbitrarily selected to represent the 9th Corps Area Service Command. White, being a mixture of all colors, has been selected for the reason that Corps Area Service Commands may be composed of all arms and services. The geometric design represents the Command's numeric designation.
Background
The 9th Service Command Headquarters was located in Douglas, Utah and was responsible for the states of Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 17 Jul 1941. It was amended on 14 Oct 1941 to change the background from olive drab to dark blue.
Нарукавный знак 5-го корпуса тылового командования Сухопутных сил США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
A white pentagon with concave sides 2 3/8 inches (6.03cm) outside diameter similarly pierced 1 inch (2.54cm) outside diameter, all on a dark blue disc background 2 1/2 inches (6.35cm) in diameter.
Symbolism
The design was arbitrarily selected to represent the 5th Corps Area Service Command. White, being a mixture of all colors, was selected for the reason that Corps Area Service Commands may be composed of all arms and services. The geometric design represents the Command's numeric designation.
Background
The 5th Service Command was located in Columbus, Ohio, and the Command was responsible for the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. The 5th Command patch was originally approved on 18 Jul 1941. The shoulder sleeve insignia was amended on 14 Oct 1941 to change the background from olive drab to dark blue.
Нарукавный знак 2 Тылового командования Сухопутных сил США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
Two white interlocked hollow squares 1 3/8 (3.49cm) inches overall, all members 3/8 inch (.95cm) in width, all on a 2 1/4 inch (5.72cm) square dark blue background.
Symbolism
The design was arbitrarily selected to represent the 2d Corps Area Service Command. White, being a mixture of all colors, was selected for the reason that Corps Area Service Commands may be composed of all arms and services. The geometric design represents the Command's numeric designation.
Background
The 2d Corps Area Service Command Headquarters was located in New York City, New York, and the Command was responsible for the states of New Jersey and New York. The 2d Command patch was approved by the Adjutant General Office on 18 Jul 1941. On 7 Jan 1942 the shoulder sleeve insignia was amended to change the color of the background from olive drab to dark blue.