epaulet

Example:The general wore gold epaulets on his military uniform.

Definition:a small pad that is worn on a sleeve of a uniform or other formal garment, above the shoulder, to which a rowel or similar decoration is attached and often to which braids or insignia are applied to indicate rank or special status.

Example:The soldier pinned his badges on the epaulets of his greatcoat.

Definition:a small pad that is worn on a sleeve of a uniform or other formal garment, above the shoulder, to which a rowel or similar decoration is attached and often to which braids or insignia are applied to indicate rank or special status.

Example:Epaulets were once a common feature on military uniforms to denote rank.

Definition:a small pad that is worn on a sleeve of a uniform or other formal garment, above the shoulder, to which a rowel or similar decoration is attached and often to which braids or insignia are applied to indicate rank or special status.

Example:The explorer's epaulets gleamed with the medals he had earned on his expeditions.

Definition:a small pad that is worn on a sleeve of a uniform or other formal garment, above the shoulder, to which a rowel or similar decoration is attached and often to which braids or insignia are applied to indicate rank or special status.