Branch Immaterial Multi-Functional Unit Guidon (Regulation)
Table 6-1 in AR 840-10
Army Guidons are done IAW AR 840-10. Manufactured with U.S. made 200 denier nylon. All stitching is done with marine grade thread and all stress point are reinforced. Letters and numbers are stitched and appliqued never screen printed. All colors and designs are taken from from the Army Regulation and drawings or cartoon from TIOH. The Colors of the new guidon compared to the current one might vary due to the age of fabric and exposure to the elements.
The Coat of Arms was first authorized for wear as a collar insignia by officers not assigned to a branch by Ch3, Special Regulation 41, dated 8 March 1918. It was authorized for wear and designated as the insignia for the Detached Enlisted Men's List by Cir 72 dated 16 March 1921. The insignia was discontinued as an officer collar insignia in 1948. The name was changed to "Unassigned to Branch" for enlisted personnel by SR 600-60-1 dated 8 Apr 53. The name was changed to Branch Immaterial in 1976 and Command Sergeants Major were the only enlisted personnel to wear the insignia. The collar insignia was subsequently changed to "Command Sergeant Major" by AR 670-1 dated 1 Sep 92.
AR 840-10 describes a guidon as the following.
6–4. Description
A guidon is a swallow-tailed unit marker, 20-inch hoist by a 27-inch fly, the swallow-tail end forked 10 inches. Fringe is not used on guidons. Guidons are made of bunting cloth or nylon, unless otherwise specified. Design elements will appear on the opposite side as if printed through the material. Letters and numerals will read from left to right on each side (will appear proper on each side) of the guidon (see fig 6–1). The letters and numbers on guidons are 3 1/2 inches high, unless otherwise indicated. When a SSI is authorized for use on the guidon, the design will appear proper on both sides
Made with pride in West Texas, USA by Artisans with years of experience in tailoring, embroidery and design.
Contracting Information
DUNS- 828301411
CAGE- 56V42
SAME- VR8RC912KSV8
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