shoulder board
Uniform rank display
A shoulder board is a flat, rigid ornament worn on the shoulder of a military or naval uniform, displaying insignia of rank.
Unlike soft shoulder patches or detachable epaulets, shoulder boards are stiff rectangular pieces that slide under a strap or tab: The admiral's shoulder boards bore two silver stars.
Also called shoulder mark.
- epauletOrnamental shoulder badge
- rank insigniaSymbols showing military grade
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- military rankArmed forces title
- rankPosition in hierarchy
uniform · dress uniform · military · officer · naval officer · gold · gold braid · braid · stripe · navy · captain · admiral · colonel · ceremonial · full regalia · dress · regiment · brass
type of military decoration
shoulder boardmedal
Metal honor token
ribbon · campaign ribbon · service medal · combat badge · Purple Heart
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