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About Jim Saurman
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I can usually handle any question on USA or European history since 1870. I am especially interested in WW2 and Spanish-American War. Also Spanish Civil War and WW1 to a lesser extent.

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B.A. in History.

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Military History - WW1 uniform

Expert: Jim Saurman - 7/2/2009

Question
I have my grandfather's WW1 uniform. on the left sleeve at almost wrist hright are 2 cheverons pointing down. What are the meaning of these. TIA

Answer
Those are overseas service chevrons. They indicated the wearer was stationed overseas for six months. It began as a special way to recognize those who had actually been "over there" in WW1 as opposed to those who stayed stateside for their entire enlistment. They are still used today but they look somewhat different.

More info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overseas_Service_Bar

Hope this helps,

JIM

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