Ranks in the French Army

Rank insignia in the French Army are worn on the sleeve or on shoulder marks of uniforms, and range up to the highest rank of Marshal of France, a state honour denoted with a seven-star insignia that was last conferred posthumously on Marie Pierre Koenig in 1984.

Rank insignia in the French army depend on whether the soldier belongs to an infantry or cavalry unit.

As a distinction rather than a rank, the title of Marshal is granted through a special law voted by the French Parliament.

Although they all wear the same insignia and titles, officers are divided into: There is no distinction between infantry and cavalry generals, since they are all supposed to be able to command any type of unit.

[citation needed] Junior enlisted grades have different cloth stripe and beret colour depending on the service they are assigned to.

These ranks apply the word commissaire in light of their participation and role in the Commissariat Service of the army.