Wound Chevron

A Wound Chevron was a United States military insignia authorized for wear on the service uniform between 1918 and 1932. The Wound Chevron was a gold metallic-thread chevron on an Olive Drab backing displayed on the lower right cuff of a US military uniform. It denoted wounds which were received in combat against an enemy force or hospitalization following a gassing.

Not to be confused with Overseas Service Bar, Purple Heart, Service stripe, or Wound stripe.
Wound Chevron
Wound Chevron worn on a World War I era U.S. Army officer's coat.
DesignerUnited States Army
Year1918 (1918)–1953 (1953)
TypePatch
MaterialCloth
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