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The rank insignia for a lieutenant-general in the Royal Canadian Air Force is a wide braid below two narrow braid on the cuff, as well as three silver maple leaves, beneath crossed sword and baton, all surmounted by
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Lieutenant-generals usually hold senior command or administrative appointments. Appointments held by lieutenant-generals may include
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was promoted to the rank of honorary lieutenant-general in his capacity as honorary advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff.
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became an honorary lieutenant-general of the Canadian Forces.
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Canadian Air Force and Army lieutenant-generals shaking hands
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