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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two patches made of PVC and two patches made of textiles sit beside each other for comparison.

Patch Comparison

The Space Force is using PVC for its badges and patches instead of textiles. Here, in a side-by-side comparison at The Institute of Heraldry, you can see the subtle differences between the PVC Space Force Headquarters patch and an embroidered Army star patch.

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