Friday, 20 May 2011

Epaulettes!!



Is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by the armed forces or other organizations.

Epaulettes are fastened to the shoulder by a shoulder strap or 'passant' a small strap parallel top the shoulder seam and a button near the collar.

The placement of the epaulette, its colour, length and diameter of its fringe are used to signify the wearers rank or position

Epaulette is a french word meaning 'little shoulder'.

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