WW1, British Army Officers, Rank of Major, Cloth Insignia Crown

*WW1, British Army Officers, Rank of Major, Cloth Insignia Crown*

Badges for field officers were first introduced in 1810. These badges consisted of (and still consist of) crowns and stars, (the latter being more likely to be called ‘pips’ today). The insignia was moved to the shoulder boards in 1880 for all officers in full dress, when the system of crowns and stars was reorganised on similar lines to that seen today.

1 pip – 2nd Lieutenant
2 pips – Lieutenant
3 pips – Captain
Crown – Major
1 pip & a crown – Lieutenant-Colonel
2 pips & a crown – Colonel
3 pips & a crown – Brigadier
1 pip & crossed sword + baton – Major-General
1 crown & crossed sword + baton – Lieutenant-General
1 crown, 1 pip & crossed sword + baton – General

Approx 3.5cm x 3.5cm

*Condition*
In sound, used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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