USA : Group of Nine 1957-pattern Army NCO rank-armbadges.

Machine-embroidered in yellow-gold on olive-green.as introduced in 1957 for the following ranks :
a).First Sergeant
b) Master Sergeant
c) Master Sergeant (smaller type)
d) Sergeant 1st Class
e) Sergeant
f) Corporal
g) Private 1st Class
h) Private E-2 pay-grade
i) Specialist 1st Class
Probably unworn and all in excellent condition. This pattern existed throughout the Vietnam era.

Code: 53442