Ranks of the Imperial Japanese Army a colonel in the army: "Taisa" (colonel), so the rank of "Rikugun Taisa" denoted an army colonel, while the rank of "Kaigun daisa" denoted a naval captain. Ranks of the Imperial Japanese Army The following tables present the rank insignia of the Imperial Japanese Army before and during World War II. These designs were worn on shoulders as passants (shoulder straps) between the years 1911 and 1938, then on collars afterwards until 1945, when the army was dissolved. The same officer ranks were used for both the Imperial Japanese Army and Imperial Japanese Navy, the only distinction being the placement
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