Rank insignia in the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina were (firstly proposed) to be worn on the shoulders, sleeve and cap,[4] later on, the shoulders and left side (of the chest) of uniform,[5] and range up to the highest rank of Army general.
The first system of ranks in the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was standardized at the beginning of August 1992.
However, in July 1993, a new military rank system was introduced, they were defined as “wartime ranks”, in which changes were made to the gradation of non-commissioned (Staff sergeant and Master sergeant) and commissioned officers (Senior lieutenant, Senior captain, Major and Brigadier).
[12] The appearance and stylisation remained similar to the previous system and were based on the army insignia, and the colors of the state symbols.
Furthermore as a result of Dayton Agreement,[16] which established peace, and subsequent defense reform which led to formation of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina along with new military ranks and insignia appearance and style.