Rank Structure and Insignia
Of The Imperial Japanese Army
World War II Era
  General (Taisho) |
  Lieutenant-General (Chujo) |
  Major-General (Shosho) |
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  Colonel (Taisa) |
  Lieutenant-Colonel (Chusa) |
  Major (Shosa) |
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  Captain (Tai-i) |
  1st Lieutenant (Chu-i) |
  2nd Lieutenant (Sho-i) |
  Warrant Officer (Jun-i) |
  Sergeant-Major (Socho) |
  Sergeant (Gunsho) |
  Corporal (Gocho) |
  Lance Corporal/ Leading Private (Heicho) |
  Superior Private (Jotohei) |
  Private 1st Class (Ittohei) |
  Private 2nd Class (Nitohei) |
 Recruit |
 Officers' Cap Badge |
 Enlisted & NCO Cap Badge |
 Acting NCO Shoulder Chevron |
 Acting Superior Private Shoulder Chevron |
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