RAF commission in the rank of lieutenant general. The RAF lieutenant general rank insignia was similar to the naval rank insignia for a vice-admiral, with a broad band of gold being worn on the cuff with two narrower bands above it. Unlike the naval insignia, the RAF lieutenant general insignia did not have an executive curl. See also British and U.S. military ranks compared British Army Other Ranks rank insignia British Army officer rank insignia References Military ranks of the British Army Military ranks of the Royal Marines Former military ranks of the Royal Air Force United Kingdom