shoulder boards

Military uniform adornment

Shoulder boards are stiff, flat insignia worn on the shoulders of military uniforms, displaying rank through stripes, stars, or other symbols.

They attach to epaulettes or slide under shoulder straps.

Naval officers and some police forces use them for dress uniforms: The captain's shoulder boards displayed four gold stripes.

Also called shoulder marks.

Opposites

insignia placement location

shoulder boardslapel pins

Small ornamental jacket attachments

insignia attachment method

Arm-worn identification emblems

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