US Army Private E2 Insignia Pair

Private E-2 Rank Chevrons

This is a matched pair of US Army Private E-2 rank insignia, one chevron for each sleeve. The single chevron identifies a PV2, the second enlisted grade in the Army and the first rank with a visible stripe. Soldiers use them to fill out a uniform correctly, and collectors, reenactors and costume builders use them to get the rank right on a display or impression.

Features

• Private E-2 Single Chevron — One upward-pointing stripe marks the wearer as a Private (PV2), pay grade E-2.
• Sold As A Pair — Two matching chevrons come together, so both sleeves carry identical rank.
• Gold-Colored Embroidery — The stripe is filled with dense gold-yellow thread that stands out clearly against the border.
• Dark Green Border — A dark green outline frames the stripe and sets the chevron apart from the uniform fabric.
• Merrowed Edge — A tight, rolled overlock stitch wraps the outer edge so the insignia holds its shape and does not fray.
• Cotton Construction — The insignia is made from cotton, which takes thread well and sits flat against uniform cloth.
• Genuine US Army Issue — These are government-issue insignia, not an aftermarket copy.
• National Stock Number — Catalogued under NSN 8455-01-455-9847, the military's own supply number for this item.

Original Army Issue

These chevrons come through the US Army supply system and carry a National Stock Number, the code the military uses to order and track every item it issues. The 8455 prefix places them in the badges and insignia class. For a reenactor or collector, that provenance matters: the color, embroidery and edge finish match what the Army actually put on the sleeve.