Field Major - 1910 to 1930's

The October 1923 Officer Magazine carried a Minute issued by the Chief of the Staff which read; “The General has now decided that a further rank shall be granted frothwith and shall be that of Field Major.”

Upon completing at least seven years as a Commandant, the promotion to Field-Major is the highest rank of all Field Officers.

With its unique appearance, the Field-Major’s trim stands out among all other Field Officers.

The trim consists of a black braid encircling a plain green epaulet. The high collar has a green patch with a white “S” and crest. The sleeve trimmings are a solid green stripe with braid.

“The rank of Field-Major is bestowed upon Officers only as an exceptional mark of approval with respect to success in work, loyalty to The Army, and faithfulness in observing Orders and Regulations. At the time of award, the recipient must also be occupying some position of special responsibility.”1