The bars on the epaulets were silver for contrast. For majors, the shoulder strap contained an oak leaf, but like the second lieutenant, the epaulet had no grade insignia. However, the major was still distinguishable from the second lieutenant due to the more elaborate epaulet fringes worn by field grade officers.
The epaulets were silver to contrast, for majors, the shoulder strap had an oak leaf, but like second lieutenants, they lacked any grade insignia on their epaulets. However, field-grade officers could be distinguished from second lieutenants by the more elaborate fringe on their epaulets.