Missing Confederate Officer Rank

[Guest]

In the lists of Confederate Officer insignia, they invariably leave out the lowest rank: 3rd Lieutenant. I believe it was according to Hardee's Manual the 3rd Lt was in charge of the reserves. I have not been able to verify but have some clues that the rank insignia for 3rd Lt was a blank collar on an officer's jacket. Anybody able to help with this?

 

[Union_Buff]

Here is a link to a forum discussion about the rank of Third Lieutenant in the Confederate army -

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-4637.html

It seems on there that the rank was related to the most junior Lieutenant in a company, but their pay grade was that of a Second Lieutenant.

I hope this helps!!

 

[AndyHall]

In the enlisted ranks there were sometimes men designated as Second- and Third Sergeants, or Second- and Third Corporals. I believe this was done to keep the seniority straight, but had no particular insignia.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Here is a link to a forum discussion about the rank of Third Lieutenant in the Confederate army -

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-4637.html

It seems on there that the rank was related to the most junior Lieutenant in a company, but their pay grade was that of a Second Lieutenant.

I hope this helps!!

Thanks Union_Buff.
Great link that answered many questions that I've always had about the Confederate Army rank of Ensign.

 

[Poor Private]

I believe it's the same with a "High Private". There isn't any increase in pay grade, it just designates someone who has more experience and responsibility.