Master Patch Guide is an interactive database publication depicting military patches with over 4,300 records and color images of the Authorized Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) / Military Patches for the U.S. Army, Reserves, and National Guard – including the Army Air Corps and Army Air Force.


Introduction to Master Patch Guide

Master Patch Guide provides over 4,300 records with the SSI depicted for the unit’s appropriate designation period. For example: The 77th Division/Infantry Division will be depicted in full color with cut edge, during that period of designation. Redesignated as the 77th Army Reserve Command 12/1967 and subsequently 4/1996 as Regional Support Command it is depicted in full color, desert and woodland SSI with a merrowed edge. When redesignated as the 77th Regional Readiness Command 7/2003, it is depicted with those plus an ACU SSI in 2005.

Master Patch Guide provides 31 data fields with the ability to edit information, add information, add new SSI, or replace an image to show a specific SSI in the user’s collection or inventory.The fields are: Patch Code, Image File Name, Unit Number, Unit Type, Structure, X Reference, Own, C/W/D/A, Edge, Fabric, Outer Shape, Border Color, Background Color, Object Color, Object, Authorized, Approved, Description, Branch, Component, Unit Status, Service, Country, Notes, Nick Name , Motto , Date Acquired, Quantity, Cost, Value, and Source.

Master Patch Guide is an excellent program for identifying SSI. It also provides the user with fields for inventorying their collection (or what is available for sale or trade) using fields to designate if the item is Owned, Date Acquired, Cost, Value, Quantity, and Source.

The Master Patch Guide Patch Code was developed to provide a simple abbreviation code to identify units by type, name, and to allow numbered units to appear in proper numerical sequence.

The patch code system is simple to use!

As you use Master Patch Guide, the simple Patch Code system will become familiar. Sorting by Patch Code will become a fast way to identify and locate a known unit’s SSI.

The Master Patch Guide Information Fields!
The Master Patch Guide 31 fields of information are the editable so that you can edit , add and delete information to correspond the the insignia in your collection and new SSI as they are approved.