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A '''Brigadier''', abbreviated to '''Brig.''', is a military rank, the seniority of which depends on the country. In many countries, especially those formerly part of the British Empire, a Brigadier, used in the British {{gw|Army}} and Royal Marines, is either the highest field rank or most junior general appointment, nominally commanding a {{gw|brigade}} of several thousand men. It ranks above that of [[Colonel]] but is subordinate to [[Major General]]. In Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands it is a [[non-commissioned officer]] rank. The rank {{gw|insignia}} for a Brigadier is a St Edward's Crown over three "pips" ("Bath" stars). The rank insignia for a Brigadier General was crossed sword and baton.<ref>[[w:Brigadier (United Kingdom)|Brigadier (United Kingdom)]]. Wikipedia. The free encyclopedia. Accessed 23 April, 2017.</ref> |
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A Brigadier, abbreviated to Brig., is a military rank, the seniority of which depends on the country. In many countries, especially those formerly part of the British Empire, a Brigadier, used in the British Army and Royal Marines, is either the highest field rank or most junior general appointment, nominally commanding a brigade of several thousand men. It ranks above that of Colonel but is subordinate to Major General. In Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands it is a non-commissioned officer rank. The rank insignia for a Brigadier is a St Edward's Crown over three "pips" ("Bath" stars). The rank insignia for a Brigadier General was crossed sword and baton.[1]
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- ↑ Brigadier (United Kingdom). Wikipedia. The free encyclopedia. Accessed 23 April, 2017.