The design and coloring of the lacing also indicated rank.

More elaborate braiding indicated higher rank and some knots almost reached the shoulder.

In some societies, clothing may be used to indicate rank or status.

The color of the shorts worn by each keirin competitor indicates rank.

However, it has been suggested that "the weapons may indicate rank instead of masculinity".

The color and ornamentation of this hat indicate rank.

If long names indicated high rank, he didn't want to claim to be a peasant.

Different types of togas indicated age, profession, and social rank.

The numerical value is irrelevant, and they do not indicate quantity, rank, or any other measurement.

From the 18th century on, epaulettes were used in the French and other armies to indicate rank.