Lieutenant Generals in the Army are authorized to wear any of three sizes (Regular, Medium, Miniature) of nonsubdued, pin-on metal grade insignia on the
black beret (standard headgear for the Army Service Uniform) and the colored berets—
Green,
Maroon, and
Tan—that are organizational issue items for Special Forces, Airborne, and Rangers personnel. The stars are worn in a point-to-point configuration centered on the beret flash, even if such a position causes some stars to extend beyond the beret.
This same insignia was worn by Major Generals in the Army on Garrison Caps, which had been the standard headgear issued with the Class A Army Green uniform until it was replaced by the black beret in 2001. But while current Army personnel are not allowed to wear the Garrison Cap, many Veterans have requested that we continue to carry this iconic military headgear they associate so closely with their years of service to our country. You can learn more about Garrison Caps on our Army Hats Web page, and if you’re interested in the Class A Army Green uniform you can check out our pages dedicated to the
Enlisted,
Officer, and
General Officer versions of this all-time classic military uniform.
In the Air Force, Regular- and Medium-sized insignia featuring point-to-point configuration of the silver stars is authorized for wear on General Officer Flight Caps. Customers purchasing Major General cap rank insignia are often interested in picking up the General Officer Flight Caps at the same time; these come in
Male and
Female versions.