epaulet
Braided shoulder ornament
An epaulet is an ornamental shoulder piece on a military uniform, typically featuring braided cord or fringe.
Epaulets indicate rank and add ceremonial formality.
The term extends to any decorative shoulder attachment on clothing: a jacket with gold epaulets.
Also spelled epaulette.
Ornamental hanging cluster
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- braidInterwoven strand pattern
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- bullionPrecious metal in bulk
cord · knot · silk · velvet · brocade · gilt · metallic · plume
V-shaped line or symbol
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- stripesParallel linear markings
- pipsSeeds or dots
stars · bars · oak leaf · eagle · anchor · sergeant · lieutenant · captain
Ceremonial military attire
- military coatSoldier's official outer garment
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
livery · regalia · attire · garment · accoutrement · ensemble · formalwear · ceremonial dress
Ceremonial public procession
- processionFormal moving line
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- honor guardMilitary tribute formation
- changing of guardSentries switching duty posts
coronation · state occasion · military wedding · marching · pomp · formality · protocol · tradition
tassel
Ornamental hanging cluster
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- braidInterwoven strand pattern
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
bullion · cord · knot · silk · velvet · brocade · gilt · metallic · plume · regalia
chevron
V-shaped line or symbol
pips · stars · bars · oak leaf · eagle · anchor · sergeant · lieutenant · captain · major
dress uniform
Ceremonial military attire
- military coatSoldier's official outer garment
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
blazer · livery · regalia · attire · garment · accoutrement · ensemble · formalwear · ceremonial dress · service dress
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- processionFormal moving line
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- honor guardMilitary tribute formation
changing of guard · coronation · state occasion · military wedding · marching · pomp · formality · protocol · tradition · salute
- military gearuniform, rifle, boots, combat boots, ammunition
- authority symbolsscepter, crown jewels, throne room, mace, orb
- Civil War gearmusket, rifle, bayonet, canteen, knapsack
- insigniabadges, coat of arms, insignia, seal, emblems
- military insigniainsignia, rank insignia, patch, wings, crest
- shirt partscuff, collar, button, sleeve, pocket