page_title: United States Army enlisted rank insignia of World War II
hierarchical_section_title: United States Army enlisted rank insignia of World War II
context_page_description: The U.S. Army enlisted rank insignia that was used during World War II differs from the current system. The color scheme used for the insignia's chevron design was defined as either light olive drab on dark blue stripes for wear on the olive drab "winter" uniform or medium olive drab on dark blue for wear on the khaki "summer" uniform. This scheme of rank insignia was established by War Department Circular No. 303 on 5 August 1920 and would see two significant changes in 1942. The usage of this style of insignia was ended by Department of the Army Circular No. 202, dated 7 July 1948, which provided for significant changes in both rank and insignia design.
context_section_description: The U.S. Army enlisted rank insignia that was used during World War II differs from the current system. The color scheme used for the insignia's chevron design was defined as either light olive drab (shade number 3) on dark blue stripes for wear on the olive drab "winter" uniform or medium olive drab (shade number 2) on dark blue for wear on the khaki "summer" uniform. This scheme of rank insignia was established by War Department Circular No. 303 on 5 August 1920 and would see two significant changes in 1942. The usage of this style of insignia was ended by Department of the Army Circular No. 202, dated 7 July 1948, which provided for significant changes in both rank and insignia design.
caption: "Insignia of the Army of the United States", Office of War Information.
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