Ranks in the British Army about 1630.
[Harl. MS. 4031. f. 244.]
Lord General of the Field.
Lieutenant General of the Field.
OF HORSEMEN.
All do ride.
A Captain.
A Lieutenant.
Coronel or Colonel of the host that is, Ensign Bearer.
Quarter Master.
Clerk.
3 Corporals.
2 Trumpeters.
A Surgeon.
A Farrier.
OF FOOTMEN.
These [4 may ride if they will.]
Sergeant Major General.
Master of the Ordnance.
Quarter Master General.
Colonel of a Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel of a Regiment.
Sergeant Major [now Major] of a Regiment.
Quarter Master of a Regiment.
Captain of a Company.
Lieutenant of a Company.
Ensign Bearer [now Ensign] of the same Company.
2 Sergeants of the Band [? now Drum Majors].
Clerk of the Band.
Quarter Master of a Company.
Gentlemen of a Company.
3 Corporals.
Drummers.
Lantz privadoes [?] who are Corporals' Lieutenants [now Lance Corporals].
Sentinels.
Surgeon.
Common Soldiers.
