Merchant Navy Chief Officer Epaulette

A Merchant Navy Chief Officer Epaulette is a shoulder insignia worn on the
officer’s uniform to indicate rank. It follows the traditional naval
ranking system and is usually distinguished by the number of gold stripes
(often called bars) with a diamond-shaped loop.

Key Features of Chief Officer Epaulettes:

Stripes/Bars:

A Chief Officer (also called First Mate or First Officer in some systems)
typically wears three gold stripes/bars.

Loop (Curl):

The top stripe often features a diamond-shaped loop (curl), which is a
traditional Merchant Navy design.

Base Fabric:

Usually made of black or navy-blue cloth.

Embroidery:

Gold wire or mylar thread embroidery gives the stripes a bright, formal
appearance.

Placement:

Worn on the shoulder boards or sewn onto the jacket sleeves, depending on
uniform style.

Variations:

Some companies or nations may slightly vary in style (e.g., sleeve cuff vs.
detachable epaulette boards).

Rank Context:

Deck Officer Ranks (Merchant Navy):

Captain (Master): 4 gold stripes with a diamond loop.

Chief Officer (First Mate): 3 gold stripes with a diamond loop.

Second Officer: 2 gold stripes with a diamond loop.

Third Officer: 1 gold stripe with a diamond loop.

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