| Military ranks are considered to be a prestigious | | | | accomplishments. These patches, then, become a |
| honor. They are primarily badges for leadership, | | | | part of the uniform. They are stitched and displayed |
| standing out from the rest of the army, denoting the | | | | on the front pockets, belts or shoulder- pads. Military |
| position and responsibility of the military personnel. | | | | patches are used for individuals as well as a group of |
| Every rank adds to the responsibilities and missions. | | | | people serving at the same level or department. |
| They differ according to the services, such as Army, | | | | There are regulations for the way a patch should be |
| Navy, and Air Force. | | | | displayed, the number of patches to be worn and |
| These badges are also known as patches. They are | | | | displayed, for the designations within the different |
| made of various materials and can be of different | | | | departments and restrictions according to the military |
| shapes and sizes. They are woven or embroidered | | | | rules. |
| on cloth, leather or other materials such as paper and | | | | Sometimes military rank patches vary according to |
| plastic. Usually, they have the shape of a shield with a | | | | the designation and pay grades. It is possible that |
| small symbol that stands for the department. Patches | | | | personnel with similar pay can have different patches, |
| serve as a souvenir to the person for his | | | | according to their varying designations. |
| achievements in his service area. They also symbolize | | | | Huge collections of military rank patches are available |
| personal qualification, designation or the participation in | | | | on the Internet. Various online shopping sites offer |
| various campaigns and activities during the service | | | | low price rates for easy purchases and accept orders |
| tenure. | | | | for embroidery specifications. The charges and |
| Often, patches are awarded to the military personnel | | | | delivery depend on the specifications, quantity and |
| at an award ceremony, as the recognition of their | | | | locations. |