This listing is for 1 General's BERET or Side-Cap (AKA "Forage Cap")

Also includes TWO (2) General's Rank BUTTONS = for Army Officer GENERAL RANK

Post-WW2 era British Commonwealth General officer's rank insignia anodized type

Circa 1970's badge EX-NZDF Stores

(IE = GENUINE item NOT Pakistan-made reproduction)

History of rank insignia General officers

Before 1767, there were no definite badges for Field Marshals and General officers. In 1767, the British Army issued an order to distinguish Field Marshals (once the rank was established in 1813) and different graded General officers by the combination of chevron-shaped pattern laces on the sleeve.

After the Crimean War (30 January 1855), War Office ordered different rank badges for British General, staff & Regimental officers. It was the first complete set of rank badges to be used by the British Army.

Field Marshal: Two rows of one inch wide oak-leaf designed lace on the collar with crossed baton above the wreath in silver.

General: Two rows of one inch wide oak-leaf designed lace on the collar with Crown and star in silver.

Lieutenant General: Two rows of one inch wide oak-leaf designed lace on the collar with Crown in silver.

Major General: Two rows of one inch wide oak-leaf designed lace on the collar with Star in silver.

Brigadier General: Two rows of half inch wide staff pattern lace on the collar with Crown and star in silver.

In 1868, Brigadier Generals were ordered to wear the same collar as other General officers, but no device in the collar.

In 1880, War Office ordered to move rank badges from collar to shoulder.

Field Marshal: Crossed batons above the wreath of oak-leaf. On the top of the wreath a crown.

General: Crossed baton and sword with Crown and star.

Lieutenant General: Crossed baton and sword with Crown.

Major General: Crossed baton and sword with Star.

Brigadier General: Crossed baton and sword.