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Hand Embroidered Bullion Stripe Chevrons

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High-quality hand-stitched bullion wire chevron patches in bright gold & silver. Perfect for uniform sleeves, parade jackets, and ceremonial wear. Order your custom rank insignia today!

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Key Design & Motif Elements

  • V-Shape Chevron Profile: Sharp, symmetrical angular geometry (standard $60^circ$ to $90^circ$ apex angles) engineered for uniform sleeve placement.

  • Multi-Stripe Configurations: Designed as single, double, triple, or 4-bar arrangements (with or without connecting arc/rocker bars for higher ranks).

  • Dimensional Wire Work (3D Effect): Raised padding underneath the wire gives the chevrons a pronounced, high-relief padded profile.

  • Border & Edge Detailing: Finished with tight purl/jaceron wire borders or clean-cut fabric edges for an refined finish.


Standard Materials & Craftsmanship

  • Metallic Wire: Real or imitation Gold and Silver Bullion Wire (coiled metallic spring wire in bright, check, or rough finishes).

  • Core Framing Threads: High-tensile waxed cotton or polyester threads used for securing individual coil pieces.

  • Artisanal Craftsmanship: Hand-cut and hand-stitched by master embroiders using specialized pliers and tweezers—no machine automation.

  • Base Fabrics: Premium wool felt, melton cloth, velvet, or heavy blazer twill.


Sizing & Specifications

Specification Standard Measurement Range
Width (Arm Span) 3.0 inches to 4.5 inches (7.6 cm – 11.4 cm)
Height Varies by stripe count (approx. 2.0 inches to 6.0 inches)
Individual Stripe Width 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) or 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) per stripe
Weight Approx. 15g to 45g depending on wire density
Fabric Margin 2 mm to 4 mm raw border around the wire for clean sew-on application

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