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US Army Ranks Insignia War of 1812

According to the US Army, rank insignia were accomplished by the following epaulettes (shoulder boards with fringe):

  • Privates: None
  • Corporals: Green (Right shoulder only)
  • Sergeants: Red (Right shoulder only)
  • Lieutenants: Silver (Infantry: left shoulder only)
  • Captains: Silver (Infantry: right shoulder only)
  • Majors, Lieutenant Colonels, Colonels: Silver (Infantry)
  • Brigadier Generals: Gold, one silver star
  • Major Generals: Gold, Two silver stars