When did/Why did C/Officers start to wear cloth grade?

[ol'fido]

I knew you were out there somewhere. Do you have any idea about my C/WO pip on tan cloth?

[alamrcn]

Tan? Uh uh.

This is all I've seen:



Although there are rank insignia on light blue twill that were sewn to the USAF blue shirt, such as this...
http://www.incountry.us/cappatches/H-C-S/cap2a.jpg
These are rare and not well documented. I've only seen them on a female uniform. So you might have something there.

[ol'fido]

One of these years when my butt catches up to the rest of me or vice versa, I'll try to get one of my more computer savvy friends to post a pic.