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Definition of chevron : a figure, pattern, or object having the shape of a V or an inverted V: such as a: a heraldic charge consisting of two diagonal stripes meeting at an angle usually with the point up
As a military insignia, chevrons were first used by the French and British armies in the 18th century as good conduct or years of service chevrons. In fact, the first use of chevrons in the American army was not as grade insignia but service stripes.In 1782, General George Washington, Commander of the American Continental Army ordered that men who had âserved for three years with bravery, fidelity and good conductâ could wear a badge of honor.s a military insignia, chevrons were first used by the French and British armies in the 18th century as good conduct or years of service chevrons. In fact, the first use of chevrons in the American army was not as grade insignia but service stripes.