Captain (British Army and Royal Marines) shoulder epaulets. After the Crimean War a new rank system was introduced which contained the first complete rank insignia in British Army history. A captain's rank insignia was worn on the collar and displayed a crown and a pip (which is now the rank insignia for a lieutenant-colonel). The rank insignia were returned to the shoulder boards in 1880 for all officers in full dress, when the system of crowns and stars was reorganised. From this time, until 1902, a captain had just two stars. The 1902 change gave captains three stars, which continues to be used. In addition to
Colombian National Police officer rank insignia Colombian National Police officer rank insignia This chart represents the Colombian National Police officer rank insignia. The Officer Corps of the Colombian National Police forms the commanding level of the institution, starting with the rank of Sub-lieutenant escalating to the grade of General. Rank identified by four stars of 10 equal edges positioned on shoulders and sleeves buttons, this the top range in the institution Rank identified by three silver stars of 10 equal edges positioned on shoulders and sleeves buttons, similar to the use by General. Rank identified by three golden stars of 10 equal edges positioned on shoulders