British Army Rank Slides Supplier

A military rank epaulette is a decorated shoulder piece worn on military
uniforms to display an officer’s or soldier’s rank, branch, or role. They
are both functional (for identification) and ceremonial (symbolizing
authority and tradition).

Key Features of Military Rank Epaulettes:

Placement: Worn on the shoulders, either attached to the uniform with a
button/strap or as a slide-on board.

Design: Often decorated with braids, embroidery, or metallic insignia.
Higher ranks usually have more elaborate designs (gold/silver thread,
stars, bars, crowns, or national emblems).

Rank Indication:

Bars (sub-lieutenants, lieutenants)

Stars/pips (captains, majors, generals)

Crowns/eagles (senior officers)

Curls and stripes (naval forces)

Color Codes: Different branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) use
distinctive color backgrounds (e.g., navy blue, black, green) with gold or
silver embroidery.

Types:

Field Epaulettes – Simpler, practical for combat uniforms.

Dress/Ceremonial Epaulettes – Highly ornate, often with bullion fringes and
detailed embroidery.

Slide-On Rank Slides – Modern cloth versions used on combat fatigues or
tactical uniforms.

Examples:

Army Officer: Dark cloth with stars, crowns, or national emblems.

Navy Captain: Epaulette with four gold stripes and a curl.

Air Force Officer: Epaulettes with bars, eagles, or stars depending on
rank.

Minimum Order: 100 pieces