Army and Navy Uniforms and Insignia / How to Know Rank, Corps and Service in the Military and Naval Forces of the United States and Foreign Countries

by Dion Williams

U. S. Navy. Officers’ sleeve braiding indicating rank

Gold braid on special full dress, full dress, evening dress and blue service coats. Black braid on overcoats, without the stars

1. Commodore	2. Captain
3. Commander	4. Lieutenant Commander

U. S. Navy. Officers’ sleeve braiding indicating rank

Gold braid on special full dress, full dress, evening dress and blue service coats. Black braid on overcoats, without the stars

1. Lieutenant	2. Lieutenant, Junior Grade
3. Ensign	4. Lieutenant, Naval Militia

U. S. Navy. Officers’ sleeve braiding indicating rank