Answer: chevrons

AnswerCrossword Clue
CHEVRONSRank designators
CHEVRONSNoncom's pride
CHEVRONSBands with bends
chevronsheraldic charge consisting of two diagonal stripes meeting at an angle usually with the point up
chevronsa figure, pattern, or object having the shape of a V or an inverted V as
chevronssleeve badge that usually consists of one or more chevron-shaped stripes that indicates the wearer's rank and service (as in the armed forces)
chevronsCHEVRON, a V-shaped pattern, also CHEVERON