In a continuation of posts regarding badges and insignia worn by the British Army in the Great War, this post will concentrate on Good Conduct Chevrons (also referred to as badges or stripes). Inverted chevrons on the left cuff are often seen being worn by British soldiers during the Great War period. These were awardedContinue reading “Good Conduct Chevrons”
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Overseas Service Chevrons
A question I’m often asked when identifying WW1 British photographs, is “what are those stripes on the lower right arm?” These small badges are known as Overseas Service Chevrons, and were worn with the apex pointing upwards. Simply put, they were awarded for each year’s service overseas during the Great War. The chevrons were firstContinue reading “Overseas Service Chevrons”
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