epaulets
Military shoulder ornaments
Epaulets are ornamental shoulder pieces on military uniforms or formal jackets—fringed or braided fabric that sits on each shoulder, indicating rank or regiment.
The term extends to any decorative shoulder detail on clothing: a jacket with gold epaulets.
Also spelled epaulettes.
Interlacing three strands
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- tasselsOrnamental hanging tufts
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
sequins · beading · filigree · gilding · bullion · metallic · embellishment · trimming
Distinguishing mark of rank
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- brassardIdentifying arm badge
- regimentalOf a military unit
- battledressSoldier's combat clothing
officer · infantry · battalion · brigade · squadron · platoon · division · marines
Ceremonial public procession
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
- pompOstentatious display of dignity
- galaFestive formal occasion
- honorsRecognition for achievement
medal · sash · plume · regalia · procession · coronation · inauguration · graduation
braiding
Interlacing three strands
embroidery · sequins · beading · filigree · gilding · bullion · metallic · embellishment · trimming · adornment
insignia
Distinguishing mark of rank
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- brassardIdentifying arm badge
- regimentalOf a military unit
battledress · officer · infantry · battalion · brigade · squadron · platoon · division · marines · navy
parade
Ceremonial public procession
honors · medal · sash · plume · regalia · procession · coronation · inauguration · graduation · diplomatic
tailoring
Custom clothing adjustment
couture · runway · structured · statement · vintage · nautical · aviator · designer · trend · silhouette
- bird markingsbars, bands, barred, banded, spots
- military clothingarmy uniform, combat uniform, dress uniform, service uniform, fatigues
- Civil War attireblue coat, gray coat, kepi, kepis, frock coat
- naval uniformsdress blues, dress whites, service dress, whites, khaki uniform
- pirate shipcabin, quarters, wheel, helm, telescope
- ceremonial uniformsdress blues, parade uniform, vestments, cassock, surplice
epauletsmedals
Awards for achievement
chevrons · service stripes · campaign medals · ribbons · badges
epauletsplain clothes
Non-uniform civilian dress
mufti · fatigues · work clothes · casual wear · combat uniform