color sense (kulorsens)

The power of perceiving color; the sense for color. color-sergeant (kul'or-sär" jent), n. A sergeant who has charge of company or regimental colors. In the British army he is a non-commi ioned officer who ranks higher and receives better pay than an ordinary sergeant, and, in addition to discharging the ordinary duties of a sergeant, attends the colors in the field or near headquarters. There is one to each company or battalion of infantry. They are selected for meritorious service, and wear an honorary badge over the chevron. A color-sergeant can be degraded only by court martial. In the United States army a color-sergeant is one of the regular sergeants detailed to carry the regimental colors. He receives no higher pay, but is relieved of the other duties of a sergeant. See color -guard. one is