The ranks used by the Chinese army or the National Revolutionary Army during the Second SinoJapanese War and WW2 was introduced in 1936. Ranks were displayed through a series of stripes and triangular pips on a pair of collar badges and a cloth patch worn above the left chest pocket. This video will explain in detail the insignias of each rank as well as potential positions for people with that rank.

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Sources:

《陆军服制条例》 1936 version

Kangzhan: Guide to Chinese Ground Forces 1937–45

TM 30333 Chinese: A Guide to the Spoken Language

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00:00 Introduction
01:05 Army Branches
02:52 Collar Badges and Chest Patches
04:35 Enlisted Soldier Ranks
05:55 NCO Ranks
08:09 Junior Officer Ranks
11:02 Senior Officer Ranks
13:03 General Officer Ranks