EP 1130-2-520
29 Nov 96
APPENDIX W
UNIFORM PATCHES AND INSIGNIA
This appendix describes each approved uniform patch and insignia, and how it is to be worn.
Descriptions are not intended to be used as a specification list by uniform suppliers.
W-1. Insignia.
a. Nameplate. The gold-colored metal nameplate will be approximately 3/4" X 3"
containing the first name or initial, last name, and position of the employee in block letters in upper
case style. On the bottom, it will be centered above the left breast pocket with the bottom of the
nameplate flush with the top of the pocket seam.
b. Blazer Breast Pocket Patch, Corps of Engineers. The USACE blazer breast pocket
patch will be worn on the dress uniform as authorized by EP-310-1-6. The patch will be securely
sewn in the center of the blazer breast pocket. (See illustration #1)
c. Cloth Name Tag. Navy blue background with white lettering, identifying the person's
last name in block letters. Width of emblem shall be one inch high and four inches long, with block
print lettering 3/8" high. It will be securely sewn directly above the right breast pocket of the
specified items.
d. Shoulder Patch, Corps of Engineers. The USACE cloth shoulder patch will be worn on
the left sleeve of the work shirt, duck jacket, coveralls, and parka. (See photo #2) The patch will
be securely sewn in the center of the sleeve with the top edge "1 below the shoulder seam so that
the base of the patch is parallel with the ground when the arm is relaxed at the wearer's side. As an
option, a United States Flag patch may be sewn at a corresponding location on the right sleeve of
any item requiring the USACE shoulder patch. The flag patch should be of a similar size to the
USACE shoulder patch. Illustration #4 is that of the official Corps Castle patch.
e. Marine Shoulder Patch, Corps of Engineers. The Corps cloth marine shoulder patch,
(Corps castle with superimposed eagle and anchor) as shown in photo #5, will only be worn by
Corps master pilots,, and vessel operators on the left sleeve of shirts, jackets, coveralls and parka.
All patches will be securely sewn in the center of the sleeve with the top edge 1" below the
shoulder seam so that the base of the patch is parallel with the ground when the arm is relaxed at
the side.
f. Ball Cap Insignia. See illustrations #3 and #8 for examples of the insignia for use on ball
caps, where permitted.
g. Service Cap Insignia. The cap insignia shown in photo #7, will be secured through the
eyelet provided on front of the Class A service cap (shown as illustration #6). The cap insignia will
consist of a silver Engineer castle with a gold anchor supporting on its stock, a silver eagle, wings
displayed. The anchor represents the maritime functions of Floating Plant Personnel and the eagle
represents Federal service. The insignias and patches will be items of issue and recovered at such
time that a person is no longer authorized to wear the uniform. However, such items will not be
accounted for in the regular property account.
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