WW2 US Army Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia Single 1

The WW2 US Army Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia Single is an original piece of military insignia issued during the Second World War. This insignia represents the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) in the United States Army, a field-grade officer position positioned between Major and Colonel. The insignia typically features a silver oak leaf, designed to be worn on the uniform’s shoulder epaulettes or collar, in accordance with Army regulations of the era. Materials commonly used include sterling silver or other metal alloys, often with a pin-back or clutch attachment for secure placement. Lieutenant Colonels held key command and staff roles, frequently overseeing battalions or serving in divisional headquarters. Insignia such as this played an important role in military identification, clearly denoting rank and establishing the chain of command. Items like this remain of interest to collectors, historians, and those studying United States military uniforms and insignia from the WW2 period.