Major (rank)
Appearance
Majoris a rank that is given for a mid-level command officer (higher than the rank ofCaptainand lower than the rank ofLieutenant Colonel). InCanada,it is shown by a thick bar followed by a thin bar and again by a thick bar. InGreat Britainit is represented by a single crown. In theUnited States,it is shown by a gold oak leaf. The pay grade for the rank of major is O-4.
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Canadian Air Force major insignia
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World War I British Army major's rank insignia (sleeve, general pattern)
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Major rank insignia for the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.