Colonel

Colonel {{IPA|}} (Spanish: Coronel; German: Oberst; Russian:??????????/Polkovnik) is both a military rank and civilian title, used by nearly every country in the world. The rank of Colonel is one of the oldest in existence, dating as far back to the time of the Roman Empire.

Other countries

:Canada: Four narrow bands. An insignia that is shared in the combined Canadian Forces (CF) with a naval Captain).

Related Topics:
Canada - Canadian Forces (CF)

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:Germany: Oberst.

Related Topics:
Germany - Oberst

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:North Korea: Sangchwa displayed by a shoulder board containing two stripes and three stars. This is influenced by the former Colonel insignia of the Soviet Union). North Korea also maintains a Senior Colonel rank known as Daechwa.

Related Topics:
North Korea - Soviet Union - Senior Colonel

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:South Korea: Taeryong, sometimes spelled as Tae-Ryong. The rank is denoted by three large starbursts worn as a collar insignia.

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