Army Service Stripes Right Arm. (1) the service stripes are worn centered on the outside bottom half of the left sleeve on the army green uniform coat. A service stripe, commonly called a hash mark, is an embroidered diagonal stripe worn on the sleeve(s) of some military and paramilitary uniforms.in the case of the united states military, service stripes are authorized for wear by enlisted members on the lower part of the sleeve of a uniform to denote length of service.service stripes vary in size and in color.
Note his first world war ribands worn on his uniform as well. For each additional period of 3 years honorable service, another service stripe is added above and parallel to the first stripe, with a 1/16 in. His majesty the king has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of chevrons to denote service overseas undertaken since 4th august, 1914.
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A service stripe, commonly called a hash mark, is a decoration of the united states military which is presented to members of the u.s. (1) the service stripes are worn centered on the outside bottom half of the left sleeve on the army green uniform coat. The ones on the right sleeve represent the unit in which the soldier served in combat for a period of six months or longer. Soldiers must wear the small service stripes with small rank insignia.