US Army in the War of 1812

US Army in the War of 1812

Epaulette Insignia of Rank

Enlistedmen
(No Insignia)	(No Insignia)	Right Shoulder only	Right Shoulder only
Privates	Musicians, Artificers, Saddlers, Farriers, Blacksmiths, & Drivers of Artillery	Corporals	Sergeants, Principal Musicians, Quartermaster Sergeants, & Sergeants Major

Company Grade Officers
Infantry All Other Branches Left Shoulder only	Infantry All Other Branches Left Shoulder only	Infantry All Other Branches Right Shoulder only
Second Lieutenant	First Lieutenant	Captain

	Field Grade Officers
	Infantry All Other Branches	Infantry All Other Branches	Infantry All Other Branches
	Major	Lieutenant Colonel	Colonel

		General Officers

		Brigadier General	Major General

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