shoulder patch
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shoulder patch
n.
A cloth patch bearing identifying markings, worn on the upper portion of the sleeve of a uniform.
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shoulder patch
n
(Military) military US an emblem worn high on the arm as an insignia. Also called: shoulder flash
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shoul′der patch`
n.
a cloth identifying emblem worn on the upper sleeve of a uniform.
[1940–45]
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| Noun | 1. | shoulder patch - patch worn on the shoulder of a military uniform to indicate rank military uniform - prescribed identifying uniform for soldiers patch - a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole |
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