Yes, as a lot of the units fighting in that were weren't regulars. A lot of state militias, private militias, etc. participated in the Civil War.
Subdued rank insignia in the US Armed Forces wasn't introduced until the Vietnam war.
Lieutenant Commander
The black leaf insignia is used for the Major rank in the Army. It is all for the Major rank in the Air Force and Marines.
Three chevrons, with the points facing down. See related link at the bottom. On their fatigue uniforms I saw them wearing in Afghanistan and Iraq, there would be a tab at the front of their blouse. The rank insignia would be embroidered on a loop, and this tab would be run through that loop. The actual rank insignia used by the Australians is more the same of those used by the British and other Commonwealth Dominion forces - there may be slight variations (such as the Canadian rank insignia, which has the rank of Master Corporal, and incorporates the Canadian maple leaf into the insignia), but the structure follows the British example, and the crown is an ever present feature on the insignia badges of certain ranks, military unit insignia, etc. (note: this only applies to the actual Commonwealth Dominions/Realms, who acknowledge the British monarch as head of state. Not all countries who are members of the Commonwealth of Nations are Commonwealth Dominions, and the crown is absent from their insignia).
For the US Army, it's a bronze oak leaf. The same insignia is used by Majors in the Air Force and Marine Corps, and by those holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Navy and Coast Guard while wearing certain uniforms.
The color of insignia can vary significantly depending on the organization, branch of service, or specific purpose of the insignia. Common colors include gold, silver, blue, red, and green, often used to symbolize different meanings or ranks. Military insignia, for example, frequently incorporates colors that denote rank or branch, while corporate insignia may use brand colors for identification. Ultimately, the specific color will depend on the context in which the insignia is used.
The correct spelling for the military rank is Sergeant.Sergeant is also used as a rank in most Police Forces around the world.The insignia badge is normally 3 stripes.
The three stripes and one star on a U.S. War Eagle insignia represent the rank of a major in the U.S. Armed Forces. The three stripes signify the major’s position, while the star indicates their rank within the officer corps. This insignia is often used to denote the authority and responsibilities associated with that rank in military contexts.
An emblem is a symbolic representation that signifies a particular idea or concept, often used to represent an organization or institution. An insignia is a symbol or token of authority, rank, or membership, typically displayed on uniforms, flags, or seals to denote an individual's or group's affiliation.
The British police use different types of rank insignia to distinguish between officers of varying levels within the force. These include epaulettes, collar numbers, and badges worn on the uniform. Epaulettes are shoulder decorations that display an officer's rank, while collar numbers are numerical identifiers worn on the collar of the uniform. Badges are also worn on the uniform to indicate an officer's rank and can vary in design depending on the specific rank.
The inverted star is used as a rank insignia in the navy to signify a Chief Petty Officer. This symbol has historical roots in naval tradition and is a distinctive way to identify the rank of those who have earned it.
The plural noun is insignia.The singular noun is insigne.