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ARMY STAFF IDENTIFICATION BADGE INSIGNIA PAGE (77 words) |
 | II. SYMBOLISM: The badge is based on the General Staff insignia with a fl star in lieu of the Silver Star. The addition of the laurel leaves indicate achievement. |
 | V. SUBDUED BADGE: The Army Staff Identification Badge is not authorized to be worn or manufactured in a subdued version. |
 | VI. MINIATURE BADGES: A miniature badge with 7 stripes in the chief instead of 13 stripes and 1 ½ inches in diameter was authorized on 23 June 1989. |
| Army Staff Identification Badge Information (193 words) |
 | The Army Staff Identification Badge is a decoration of the United States Army and is awarded to those personnel who serve for one year as a member of the Army General Staff. |
 | The badge is authorized for officers and enlisted personnel (in the paygrade of E-9) and is considered a permanent decoration for wear subsequent to service with the General Staff. |
 | The badge has remained unchanged in appearance since it was first created, however the name of the decoration was changed in 1982 from the Army General Staff Identification Badge to the Army Staff Identification Badge. |