Colonel (India)
Colonel is a rank in the Indian Army. Like other armies, this rank is higher than Lieutenant Colonel and lower than a Brigadier. It is equivalent to Captain in the Indian Navy and Group Captain in the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Army has followed the British Army rank system since India's independence from the British Empire in 1947. However, the crown in the rank insignia was replaced with the National Emblem, symbolising the sovereignty of the Government of India.Insignia
The badges of rank have two five-pointed stars and the National emblem above.
The Gorget patches of a Colonel consist of Crimson patches with golden braids.
