chevron vs stripes

chevron and stripes both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
chevron	Yes	No	No	No
stripes	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, chevron and stripes are synonyms defined as:

chevron and stripes: V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

Other synonyms of chevron include grade insignia, stripe.

chevron (noun)	stripes (noun)
an inverted V-shaped charge	V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service