During World War II, members of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), a crucial branch of the British Army responsible for maintaining and repairing military vehicles and equipment, wore distinctive arm of service stripes. These stripes, which indicated the soldier's specific unit or corps affiliation, were worn beneath the Divisional patch on their uniform. The placement and color of these REME stripes allowed for quick identification of personnel belonging to this vital engineering corps within a larger Divisional structure. These markings were essential for logistical and command purposes, ensuring that qualified REME technicians could be readily identified and deployed where their expertise was needed most within the war effort.