Introduction
Philippine military ranks are inspired by the very first military insignia used by the Philippine Army and Navy during the Philippine Revolution of 1896 and the Philippine American War. These first standard ranks used by these forces were designed by several revolutionary leaders, inspired by Spanish military ranks. These were on sleeves for enlisted personnel and on red shoulder Epaulettes for officers, and were preceded by sleeve insignia for all ranks, made during the early stages of the Revolution itself.
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