To prevent mistakes in recognizing officers, a general order was issued on July 14, 1775, establishing that brigadier generals would wear a ribband, worn across the breast, between coat and waistcoat, pink in color.
Untuk menghindari kesalahan dalam mengenali perwira, sebuah perintah umum dikeluarkan pada 14 Juli 1775 untuk menetapkan brigadir jenderal mengenakan pita berwarna merah muda di bagian dada, di antara mantel dan rompi.