Answer:

colonels

Answer	Crossword Clue
COLONELS	Eagle wearers
COLONELS	Silver eagle bearers
COLONELS	"Bird" officers

COLONELS	High-ranking army officers
COLONELS	North and others
COLONELS	Wearers of eagle insignia
COLONELS	Mustard and Sanders
COLONELS	Mustard and others

Crossword

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