This listing is for 2-Sergeant uniform rank stencils (one for each sleeve). Rather than sewing rank on uniform jackets it was common practice to stencil rank on uniforms using ink. This was a common practice seen among paratroopers and regular army. While some were crudely done many were done with stencils. I have seen original WWII Marine dungarees with rank stencils on them as well but I highly recommend finding photographic evidence of this before doing this on a marine impression. Our reproductions are made using proper WWII chevron sizes cut into "sticky-back" stencil material. The sticky backing on the stencil allows the user to apply the stencil to a jacket without risk of the stencil moving before the application of ink. The sticky backing also helps prevent ink from going into unwanted areas of the fabric. This practice has been seen on M41, M42, and tanker jackets. Wool shirts and M43 jackets however use traditional sew-on rank. Listing includes: Proper WWII sized chevrons 2- "sticky-back" vinyl stencils (one for each arm) Application instructions: Iron the uniform sleeve where the stencil is to be applied Measure sleeve to ensure proper placement of the chevrons Remove the vinyl stencil from the backing paper. Be careful not to rip the areas between the chevrons Use an ink dauber to apply permanent waterproof ink in an "up and down" motion- do not rub the ink into the fabric or it will bleed into the fabric under the stencil. medium to hard rubber applicator is highly recommended (no not use foam applicators) After achieving the desired shade of black, remove the stencil. Use a clothes iron on the highest recommended heat setting for in order to heat treat the ink and make it permanent Note that this listing does not include an ink pad or ink dauber/applicator. The listing is for two professionally made rank stencils Note that SID44 recommends applying ink stencils to uniforms before the uniforms are treated with simulated CC2 uniforms as wax or other "CC2" materials may effect how the ink adheres to the fabric. SID44 recommends applying these stencils to uniforms before the uniforms are aged, CC2 treated, or otherwise altered.
