US Army 10th Special Forces Beret Badge

The US Army 10th Special Forces Beret Badge is a distinctive insignia worn by members of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), one of the first Special Forces units created by the United States Army. This badge typically features a silvered or subdued metal crest in the shape of a shield, overlaid with a dagger and crossed arrows, symbolizing the group’s unconventional warfare mission. Above the shield is a scroll inscribed with the phrase “De Oppresso Liber,” translating to “To Free the Oppressed,” which is the unit’s motto. The badge is designed to be worn on the beret, specifically the green beret that identifies US Army Special Forces personnel. It serves both as a symbol of qualification and as an identifier of the individual’s association with the 10th Special Forces Group. The design and construction reflect the standards established by the United States Army for unit insignia.