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General is a rank in the British Army and Royal Marines . It is currently the highest rank conferred, although it is in the Army subordinate to Field Marshal . A general's insignia is a crossed sword and baton. This appeared on its own for the now obsolete rank of Brigadier-General . A Major-General has a Star (sometimes called a "pip") over this emblem; a Lieutenant-General a crown instead of a pip; and a full General both a pip and a crown. The insignia for the highest rank of Field Marshal consists of crossed batons within a wreath and surmounted by a crown. Brigadier s, although equivalent to Brigadier Generals in other armies, are not considered to be general officers in the British Army. |
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