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2 unusual facts about Distinctive unit insignia


Distinctive unit insignia

:On the epaulette sleeves of the Army Green Uniform and the Army Service Uniform (when not worn in dress configuration)

It was designed by Master Gunner and Master Sergeant Edward C. Kuhn, the artist responsible for creating all authorized coats of arms and distinctive unit insignia at the time.



see also

Coats of arms of U.S. Air Defense Artillery Regiments

Most are the work of Master Gunner and Master Sergeant Edward C. Kuhn (March 29, 1872 – September 4, 1948), who designed the first authorized coats of arms and distinctive unit insignia for the U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps, Engineer Corps, Cavalry, Infantry, National Guard and other branches.