a. Regular Size: Within an oval silver metal wreath of laurel, 2 1/4 inches (5.72 cm) in height and 2 inches in width (5.08 cm) overall, the shield of the United States (the chief in blue enamel and the 13 stripes alternating white and red enamel) superimposed on four gold metal unsheathed swords, two in pale and two in saltire with points to chief, the points and pommels resting on the wreath, the blades and grips entwined with a gold metal continuous scroll surrounding the shield with the word JOINT at the top and the words CHIEFS OF STAFF at the bottom, all in blue enamel letters.
b. Miniature Size: The miniature badge is 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm) in height and 1 3/8 inches (3.49 cm) in width. The design is the same as the regular badge except the shield on the miniature has 9 stripes.
c. Lapel Button: The lapel button is 9/16 inch (1.43 cm) in height and 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in width and is of the same design as the badges except the shield has 5 stripes.