Battle scarred
bearing scars or damages received in battle:
a battle-scarred warship.
showing the effects of hard wear or use:
a sale of battle-scarred desks.
Historical Examples
The regiment was in highest spirits, battle scarred and with a glorious record of great achievements established.
The Seventeenth Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Battalion) Various
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the place or position that one is assigned to for battle or in an emergency.
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