US Military Police Corps Branch Insignia

Crossed Pistols Insignia

This is the branch insignia of the US Army Military Police Corps: two crossed flintlock pistols in a polished gold tone. Military Police soldiers wear it on the collar or lapel of the dress uniform to show their branch at a glance. You get a matched pair on one backing card, which makes it a straightforward choice for uniform builds, reenactment and shadow-box displays.

Features

• Crossed Pistols Design — Two flintlock pistols cross at the barrels, the device the Military Police Corps has used since its insignia was approved in 1922.
• Harper's Ferry Pistol Pattern — The pistols depict the Harper's Ferry Pistol, the first American military pistol.
• Polished Gold-Tone Finish — A bright metal finish picks out the lock, trigger guard and grip detail of each pistol.
• Supplied As A Pair — Two identical insignia come on the card, one for each side of the collar or lapel.
• Clutch-Back Posts — Each piece pushes through the fabric on a post and locks in place with a clutch, a small spring catch on the back.
• Dress Uniform Wear — The insignia belongs on the Army Class A and dress blue uniforms.
• Carded Packaging — Both pieces are mounted on a Mil-Tec backing card, which keeps the pair together for storage or gifting.

Branch History And Wear

The Military Police Corps uses the motto "Assist, Protect, Defend" and wears green piped with yellow as its branch colors. The crossed pistols represent the corps' job of upholding law and keeping order within the Army. Use the pair to finish a dress uniform correctly, to complete an MP impression, or to mount next to medals and patches in a display case.