Surrounding the tabak are two tendrils of laurel leaves in elliptical pattern.

The background of the badge is moss green and its center is a yellow stripe(s).

[3] The letter K stands for "Kagitingan", the Filipino word for valor; red stands for bravery, tabak represents the traditional weapon used by the Filipino people in their struggle for freedom; silver blade stands for firm determination of the Filipinos; black handle represents the carabao horn which reflects the sturdiness of the character of the Filipino people; laurel leaves signify greatness; olive drab tendrils stand for field uniform used in combat; and bronze star indicated that the wearer is a recipient of a service medal earned in combat.

Squad Leader- The badge is the basic form with no combat award (without star) 2.)

Company Commander and awardee of MCM for bravery - Three gold stripes and two bronze star.