Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

28–6. Grade insignia for other officers
a. Description. The insignia described below applies to both male and female officers.
(1) Colonel. The non-subdued grade insignia is a silver-colored spread eagle, in a shiny finish, 3 ⁄4 inch high, with 1 1 ⁄2
inches between the tips of the wings. The head of the eagle faces to the wearer’s right, or to the front. The subdued
grade insignia is the same as above, except the color is black (see fig 28–35).
Figure 28–35. Insignia of grade, colonel
(2) Lieutenant colonel. The non-subdued grade insignia is a silver-colored oak leaf, in a satin finish with an irregular
surface, 1 1 ⁄8 inches high and 1 inch wide. The leaf is worn with the stem facing the outside shoulder seam. The
subdued grade insignia is the same as above, except the color is black (see fig 28–36).
Figure 28–36. Insignia of grade, lieutenant colonel (silver)
(3) Major. The non-subdued grade insignia is a gold-colored oak leaf, in a satin finish with an irregular surface, 1 1 ⁄8
inches high and 1 inch wide. The leaf is worn with the stem facing the outside shoulder seam. The subdued grade
insignia is the same as above, except the color is brown (see fig 28–37).
190 AR 670–1 3 February 2005