stripe

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service.

“they earned their stripes in Kuwait”

An adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material.

A narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background.

“a green toad with small black stripes or bars”

A kind or category.

“businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal”

A piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service.

Mark with stripes.