The precedence of silver over gold in officer insignia of rank was not the result of deliberate intent, but arose from the desire to lessen change.

• 相信很多细心的朋友都会发现美军军官军衔标志中少尉、少校是金色，而中尉、中校却是银色，与我们通常认为的金色高于银色正好相反。