All you need to know about CDS uniform | Master Stroke

Former Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (retd) took charge as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Wednesday.

The colour of the uniform is olive green but it has all the components of the three services' uniforms.  The insignia has two crossed swords, an eagle and an anchor and above it stands an Ashok symbol. The cap of the Chief of Defence Staff will be different with badges and accomplishments to represent the three services. In place of baton on the shoulder to signify the ranks, there will be a maroon patch with anchor, sword and eagle representing all three services.