Four Bars Captain Epaulets Gold Anchor Navy American Shoulder Board

Four Bars Captain Epaulets, typically used in naval or merchant marine
uniforms. Here’s a detailed overview:

Four Bars Captain Epaulets Overview

Rank Significance:

Four bars (or stripes) on epaulets generally denote the rank of Captain in
most navies and the Merchant Navy.

In the Merchant Navy, this is the highest deck officer rank, responsible
for the entire ship and crew.

In naval forces, a four-stripe epaulet indicates a senior officer rank,
often equivalent to a Navy Captain (O-6 in US Navy terms).

Design Features:

Base Material: Usually navy blue, black, or white cloth, depending on the
uniform.

Bars/Stripes: Four gold or silver embroidered stripes across the epaulet.

Star/Loop: Often includes a star, loop, or anchor above the stripes,
depending on the service.

Fringe (Optional): Some ceremonial epaulets feature gold bullion fringes
along the edge.

Usage:

Worn on the shoulders of dress uniforms (naval, merchant marine, or
ceremonial).

Slip-on style or fixed to the uniform with buttons or snaps.

Variations:

Merchant Navy: Usually gold stripes on black or navy background, sometimes
with an embroidered star above.

Royal Navy / Other Militaries: May include an executive curl on one of the
stripes for naval tradition.

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Minimum Order: 100 pieces