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358: 150: 27: 415: 134: 273:, it was considered that such a rank was inappropriate. The rank of corporal of horse has existed since at least the 1660s, however it was only established as a rank equivalent of sergeant in the Household Cavalry from 1878 onwards. The rank below is 330:
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regiments had sergeants, but the Household Cavalry are the only ones to keep this tradition alive. It is said to stem from the origin of the word
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surmounted by a metal crown. They are addressed using their full rank title.
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The badges of warrant and non-commissioned rank in the British army
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