military rank

“Procopia, the crown was presented to the same Leo, the first in military rank and the secret author of the mutiny.”

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

“The doctor with the highest military rank was a crusty character we called Charlie Brown, an affectionate nickname that evolved from his real name of Robert Blok to Blockhead to Charlie Brown.”

Simon & Schuster: Paradise General

““Sanájik” Plur. of Sanjak (Turk.) = a banner, also applied to the bearer (ensign or cornet) and to a military rank mostly corresponding with Bey or Colonel.”

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night