Indian Army Ranks and Insignia

Field Marshal Insignia Description: National emblem over a crossed sword and baton in a lotus blossom wreath. Collar Patch: Crimson patches with five golden stars

General Insignia Description: National emblem over a five-pointed star, all over a crossed baton and sabre. Collar Patch: Crimson patches with four golden stars

Lieutenant General Insignia Description: National emblem over crossed baton and sabre. Collar Patch: Crimson patches with three golden stars

Major General Insignia Description: Five-pointed star over crossed baton and sabre. Collar Patch: Crimson patches with two golden stars.

Brigadier Insignia Description: National emblem over three five-pointed stars in a triangular formation. Collar Patch: Crimson patches with one golden star

Colonel Insignia Description: National emblem over two five-pointed stars Collar Patch: Crimson patches with golden braids

Lieutenant Colonel Insignia Description: National emblem over five-pointed star.

Major Insignia Description: National emblem

Captain Insignia Description: Three five-pointed stars.

Lieutenant Insignia Description: Two five-pointed stars.

Insignia for Junior Commissioned Officers