1915-1920
SERVICE STRIPE

Denoted 5 years service-worn around top of left cuff.

Description: flat black tape
Size: 1/2" wide

1920-1938
SERVICE STRIPE

Donated 1 year service-worn on left cuff.

Description: black soutache tape sewn on uniform material, issued in 3" wide rolls
Size: 1/8" wide x 2" wide (edges turned under)

1920-1956
SERVICE STAR, white

Denoted 5 years service-worn on left cuff, above stripes.

Description: white star embroidered on uniform material, issued in 3" wide rolls
Size: 1/2"

1930-1936
SERVICE STAR, gold

Denoted 10 years service-worn on left cuff, position not specified.

Description: gold star embroidered on uniform material
Size: 1/2"

1936-1961
SERVICE STRIPE

Denoted 1 year service-worn on left cuff.

Description: black, embroidered on 3" wide piece of uniform material
Size: 1/8" wide x 2" long