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A chevron is a rank insignia worn by Non-Commissioned Officers (Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant) of the British Army and most of the Commonwealth Countries’ defence, police and cadet forces. Active Gear offers a wide range of chevrons to choose from done at the highest quality to suit your units, companies, battalion’s needs. We have gold embroidered chevrons on scarlet felt backing for your Ceremonial Dress.

Material:         Outer fabric 1000 Denier waterproof Cordura, VS 600 Denier Cordura

Sizes:               45L, 60L 

Colours:          British DPM and Olive Green

Features:        Zipped side pockets, zip compartments, chest tensioner/strap and quick release waist belts.

Weight:           2300g

Size:               20"W x 20"H x 9"D

Military berets feature a headband or sweatband attached to light, airy material usually 100% wool or a combination of wool and cotton. The beret is adorned with a cap badge, either cloth or metal. Some berets have a piece of buckram or other stiffener in the position where the badge is intended to be worn.  It also includes 2 holes at one of the sides for ventilation. 

Regimental quartermaster-sergeants wore four chevrons on the lower sleeve, point upwards, with an eight pointed star above, but adopted the crown when they too became warrant officers class II in 1915. In their case, however, the crown was surrounded by a wreath. 

The first British Army rank insignia were introduced in 1760. Badges for field officers were first introduced in 1810. These badges consisted of (and still consist of) crowns and pips. These rank insignia were worn on shoulder epaulettes.

The first British Army rank insignia were introduced in 1760. Badges for field officers were first introduced in 1810. These badges consisted of (and still consist of) crowns and pips. These rank insignia were worn on shoulder epaulettes.