Russian Shoulder Knots
The rank insignia was to be placed on the trefoil area of the knots and the background color was to reflect the branch of service. The knots were made with 4 gold cords for Field Grade Officers and 3 gold cords for Company Grade Officers.
Regulations set the following standards for insignia placed on the shoulder knots:
Field Grade Officers:
Colonel: Silver Eagle
Lt. Colonel: Silver Leaf
Major: None
Company Grade Officers:
Captain: 2 Silver Bars
1st Lieutenant 1 Silver Bar
2nd Lieutenant None