The instruction was conveyed by an order to the front commanders-in-chief on 26 June 1945,[3] however, Stalin refused to officially implement the rank.
The introduction of new distinction insignia to the officer corps of the Red Army came by order of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on 6 January 1943.
The padding of the newly introduced shoulder straps were made from wool cloth, designed in branch of service colours with piping.
Command staff wore silver or gold stars and characteristic metallic branch badges.
Regimental numbers in gold lettering were placed on other ranks' shoulder straps along with the emblem of the armed service, branch, special troop, or appointment.