Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Figure 25–6. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, major general
(d) Brigadier general insignia is one star centered horizontally on the outside of the sleeves (see fig 25–7).
Figure 25–7. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, brigadier general
(2) Other commissioned and warrant officers wear a 3 ⁄4–inch braid consisting of two 1 ⁄4–inch two-vellum gold,
synthetic metallic gold, or gold-colored nylon or rayon braids, placed on each sleeve 1 ⁄4 inch apart on a silk stripe of the
first-named color of their basic branch. The bottom of the braid is positioned parallel to, and 3 inches above the bottom
edge of each sleeve. A trefoil is attached to the upper edge of the braid on each sleeve. It consists of a knot composed
of three loops, one large upper loop and two small lower loops of 1 ⁄4 inch gold, synthetic metallic gold, or gold-colored
braid, interlaced at the points of crossing, with the ends of the knots resting on the sleeve braid. Officer grade insignia
(non-subdued pin-on or embroidered silver bullion) is worn vertically in the center of the space formed by the lower
curves of the knot and the upper edge of the braid (see figs 25–8 and 25–9).
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