Insignia NCO Chevrons

[LegatusLabienus]

What are the differences between straight and "gull wing" chevrons? I only know of the USMC and CSMC using gull wing chevrons, but some say that gull wings were used in the army aswell.

 

[RedRover]

No difference. Just a matter of taste.

The Army Regulations at the beginning of the war describe the chevrons...

Conformity varied...

From the 1847-57 Regulations, when the chevrons were adopted generally (for fatigue dress), the illustration showed them straight barred...

US Marine Corps Regulations of 1859 also illustrated straight chevrons.

 

[Salterr]

I'm a fan of the gull wing style myself. Chevrons are surprisingly large and pricey as far as insignia goes

 

[Dan Kohli]

I definitely also like the look of the gull wing chevrons.

 

[Old Soldier]

The photos of the day leave a lot to be desired with relation to color. For many red could merge with blue and yellow could appear - or not. Here is an attempt to colorize a good photo, mainly sharp and detailed , of a USMC guard at Washington Navy Yard. This is the final version which needed a LOT of revision. Original first:

I am not sure what rank the NCO was but the size of the chevrons did not look big enough for a sergeant - that and the frog-mounted sheath for the NCO sword.