Four-Bar Chevron

The four-bar chevron was worn by Regimental or Brigade Sergeants-Major (when not a WO), and Quartermaster Sergeants. After 1917, when the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant was made an appointment, and the appointment of Regimental or Brigade Sergeant-Major made exclusive to the rank of Warrant Officer, the four-bar chevron was used by Acting Staff Sergeants-Major, Sergeants Bugler and Sergeants Trumpeter. The chevron was worn in two positions, with the point downwards or upwards. When worn with the point downwards, the chevron was placed on the upper arm of the right sleeve. When worn with the point upwards, it was worn on the lower sleeve of the same arm. For more information concerning the badges of rank and appointment used by the Australian Imperial Force, as well as their position on the jacket, please see our blog.

In the Australian Imperial Force, badges of rank, during both the First and Second World Wars, were worn on the right arm only.

These badges are made of service pattern lace sewn to a khaki wool backing. Rank badges are sold individually, not as pairs.