International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia

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by Comte
Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:16 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: New Ranks Proposal
Replies: 80
Views: 62763

Dear sir allow me to offer you my proposal. It's an idea about a new ranking system with stars.

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by Comte
Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Insignia of Generals
Replies: 10
Views: 11961

In Europe the only country that i know that does not use stars or pips for the generals rank insignia is this of Slovenia. Maybe Croatia is using knots instead of stars. Although the most airforces and navys don't use stars. In south America i think in Argentina, Peru , Venezuela & Colombia they...
by Comte
Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Insignia of Generals
Replies: 10
Views: 11961

The Greek generals rank insignia system

The Greek generals since 1937 use an identical to the British rank insignia but with significant differences and logical order. In 1937 the rank of a major general was denoted by a golden crown above a crossed sword above a silver woven six pointed star. The lt. general had a golden crown above a cr...
by Comte
Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:15 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Hellenic army in The international Encyclopedia of uniform &
Replies: 2
Views: 3700

[url=http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2225161490102233983ntOBdx][img]http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/18592/2225161490102233983S425x425Q85.jpg[/img][/url] This is the chief of combined forces general staff in 1958. He is a Lt. General having the two stars vertically positioned on the shoulder b...
by Comte
Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Hellenic army in The international Encyclopedia of uniform &
Replies: 2
Views: 3700

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by Comte
Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:17 pm
Forum: HYPOTHETICAL RANKS
Topic: Two hypothetical USAF ranks/specialty insignia
Replies: 1
Views: 4686

A clever thought.
by Comte
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: HYPOTHETICAL RANKS
Topic: CWO-3 USAF Astronaut (Pilot)
Replies: 2
Views: 4641

Dear sir has US Airforce WOs?

Or is it an idea that u have...
by Comte
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:43 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Displaying Rank Insignia Illustrations
Replies: 3
Views: 4632

Have you found out yet?
by Comte
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: NCO Corps
Replies: 6
Views: 5838

Dear voltrex has a point by saying what is happening in Greece. Βy 1880 Up untill 1935 sgnts and WOs could enter the military school of underofficers (ΣΣΥ Στρατιωτική Σχολή Υπαξιωματικών) for three years and start a full officers life reaching up to the rank of Generals. Some Generals of that school...
by Comte
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:21 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Starting Hierarchy Foundation
Replies: 13
Views: 9298

So after a years time has passed what is the resolt? Is there any society active?
i am interested in knowing....
by Comte
Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS (Rank comparison, translation issues etc)
Topic: Hellenic army in The international Encyclopedia of uniform &
Replies: 2
Views: 3700

Hellenic army in The international Encyclopedia of uniform &

Dear friends Years ago i had tryied to come in contact and inform those who were responsible for this article ( Kingdom of Greece 1950-1973/ Army) I had no responce. Although I had sent them all the information needed for changing the basics. Any way for those who are interested in Greek insignia, i...

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