[QUOTE ]The*Household Cavalry*maintains the old cavalry tradition of having no rank of sergeant, which was originally an infantry rank only. This is allegedly because the word "sergeant" is descended from "servant" and such a title was considered inappropriate for Household troops.[citation needed]*It has its own peculiar set of insignia and ranks with the following equivalents:
Staff corporal*is equivalent to staff sergeant: four chevrons, point up and worn on the lower sleeve, with metal crown above;Corporal of horse*is equivalent to sergeant: three chevrons, point down, with a metal crown above (confusingly similar to the insignia of a staff sergeant in other units);Lance-corporal of horse*is equivalent to lance sergeant (corporal): same as a corporal of horse, but with a cloth crown rather than a metal one;Lance corporal: two chevrons, with a crown above.
Similarly,*warrant officer*appointments are different, with, for example, "regimental corporal major" being used in place ofregimental sergeant major.
Uniquely, non-commissioned officers and warrant officers of the Household Cavalry do not wear any insignia on their full dress uniforms (although officers do). Rank is indicated by a system of*aiguillettes.
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