V-shaped sleeve badges (8)

I believe the answer is:

chevrons

(Other definitions for chevrons that I've seen before include "V-shaped sleeve badges of military rank" , "V-shaped stripes denoting army rank" , "V-shaped sleeve badge or road sign" , "V-shaped stripes on army sleeves" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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