Officers insignias in the united states were originaly used by the army before spreading to the majority of uniform services either as their primary rank insignias or secondary one (that is, in addition to other forms of rank recognition). Despite the impact that the United States Armed forces has had on other countries, it should be noted that only liberia adopted a system reminiscent of it. The officers insignias as worn today by the ranks of first lieutenant to major general had basically the same as settled on in 1836.