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]] A chevron (also spelled '''cheveron''', especially in older documents) is a V-shaped pattern. The word is usually used in reference to a kind of Fret in Architecture , or to a badge or insignia used in Military or Police Uniform s to indicate rank or length of service, or in Heraldry and the designs of Flag s (see Flag Terminology ). HERALDRY .]] A Chevron in Hearaldy mean: ''protection; Builders or others who have accomplished some work of faithful''1. When shown as a smaller size than standard, it is a diminutive called a chevronel. Origin The origin seems to be the shape of the rafter of a building. It has been used early in the history of heraldry, especially in Normandy. In ). Gallery |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/North_American_Vexillological_Association" class="copylinks">North American Vexillological Association |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Private_(rank)" class="copylinks">Private E2 , US Army |
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Image:US Army E-4svgDouble Chevron-Rank:
| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Corporal" class="copylinks">Corporal E4 , US Army |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Sergeant" class="copylinks">Sergeant , British Army and Royal Marines |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/NATO" class="copylinks">NATO Code OR-4 Specialist/Petty Officer 3 |
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