Heraldry

Every badge, collar patch or shoulder title on the uniform has its own meaning and history. Discover what they represent and where they are placed on the uniform.

Identification of the different zones:

F1Rank, Crown, RSM, CSM, Corporal
KCollar patch or brevet zone
SShoulder title (max. 2)
WShoulder zone
U1Unit hanger
E1Honours and decorations
V1Brevet zone (max. 1)
V2Brevet zone (max. 1)
V3Brevet zone (max. 1)
V4Brevet zone (max. 1)
V5Name tag / Brevet zone (max. 1)
V6Brevet zone (max. 1)
V7Brevet zone Para B
F2Brevet zone (max. 1)
Overview of Heraldry Zones on Uniforms Clickable areas on a uniform, with codes for the various heraldic elements. S – Shoulder title (max. 2) S V3 – Brevet zone (max. 1) V3 V4 – Brevet zone (max. 1) V4 F2 – Brevet zone (max. 1) F 2 F1 – Rank, Crown, RSM, CSM, Corporal F 1 F1 – Rank, Crown, RSM, CSM, Corporal F 1 E1 – Honours and decorations E1 V7 – Brevet zone Para B V7 S – Shoulder title (max. 2) S W – Shoulder zone W W – Shoulder zone W K – Collar patch or brevet zone K K – Collar patch or brevet zone K V6 – Brevet zone (max. 1) V6 V5 – Name tag, Brevet zone (max. 1) V5 V2 – Brevet zone (max. 1) V2 V1 – Brevet zone (max. 1) V1 U1 – Unit hanger U1

Shoulder Titles

Zone S

Shoulder zones

Zone W