Worn on the left upper sleeve. The lightning bolt denotes swiftness of action and accuracy. It depends on how many lightening bolts there are: Three bolts mean Special Forces (aka Green Berets). "All of these things are real things," says Paglen of the programs depicted on the patch. 2 are on white with the unauthorized triangle, and one on Navy blue wool. The base color of the insignia was to match the color of the uniform it was worn on. To that end, the patch has three lightning bolts, a traditional symbol of electronic warfare. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Armed Forces Insignia Duns # 00-424-7966 Box 400481 • Las Vegas, NV 89140 • info@armedforcesinsignia.com This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Aug 17, 2017 - Image result for patches have a sword, wings and lightning bolts? A great set of 3 rating patches. The book and quill symbolize knowledge, and the sword represents the unit’s combat role. The Rosetta Stone indicates the unit’s role as a linguistics intelligence battalion. One of the white is the smaller and bevo weave construction and is also uniform removed. Zig Zag lightning bolts entertwine. Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of US Army uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a soldier is assigned.The SSI of some army divisions have become known in popular culture. Two bolts mean Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command. The lightning bolt represents the radio signals sent out by their equipment. Vintage Army Military 2 Lightning Bolt & Sword Green Emblem Patch. The lightning bolts refer to the electronic warfare capabilities of the unit and the commander's need for accurate and ready intelligence from all sources. If you have questions please ask. Please see pictures for condition. The sword symbolizes the aggressiveness and physical danger inherent in military intelligence operations. WWII LUFTWAFFE RADIO OPERATOR PATCH - The design consists of a white wreath in oval shape with an eagle in a diving position. No single element of the patch is by accident. View More Pictures. The links below have a picture of the patch and a description of what that part of the Army does. Shield: Oriental blue and silver gray are the colors traditionally associated with Military Intelligence. It is constructed out of three blue rayon thread on a downward pointing white cotton base. Blue wool construction. Lightning bolts are seen in the feet section. Both patches say "Airborne" across the top. The Signal Corps’ tell-tale sign is the presence of a lightning bolt somewhere on the patch. Our U.S. Army patches are of the highest quality and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Here we have a Navy Corproral Rank Chevron (Kriegsmarine Hauptgefreiter Armwinkel). Shipping and handling. A reoccurring theme with Vietnam era military patches, especially for the Army and multi-service units listed above, is a vertical sword in the center of the patch. Blue wool background. Great Condition. The SF insignia consists of three lightning bolts and a fighting knife against the backdrop of a blue arrowhead. Army Patches and Insignias MilitaryBest.com strives to offer the most complete collection of authentic U.S. Army Patches available! SET OF 3 WWII "CB" NAVY RATING SLEEVE PATCHES FOR COMBAT ENGINEERS: This is a wonderful set of 3 different rating patches. WWII GERMAN TELEPHONE OPERATOR PATCH - This is a round patch. The arrowhead is an acknowledgement of the great skills of the American Indian, which Special Forces soldiers train …