Military Rank Epaulette

A Military Rank Epaulette is a decorative shoulder piece used on uniforms
to display rank, branch, or unit affiliation. They are commonly worn by
armed forces, police, cadet forces, and ceremonial guards around the world.

Key Features of Military Rank Epaulettes:

Design & Shape: Typically a fabric or bullion (metal thread) strap that
fits over the shoulder, sometimes stiffened with a board.

Rank Insignia: Embroidered, woven, or attached symbols such as stars,
crowns, bars, or stripes that indicate the wearer’s military rank.

Attachment: Can be fixed directly to the shoulder or designed as a
removable rank slide that slips over a shoulder strap.

Materials: Made from cotton, polyester, or high-quality bullion wire and
mylar for ceremonial uniforms.

Variations by Service:

Army: Stars, crowns, pips, or bars.

Navy: Often combined with cuff rank braid, but shoulder epaulettes are used
on dress or tropical uniforms.

Air Force: Usually bars or stripes in blue/silver.

Police & Security Forces: Simplified rank slides with embroidered insignia.

Uses:

Identification: Clearly shows officer or soldier rank.

Ceremonial Purpose: Gold fringed or ornamental epaulettes are worn in
parades and formal occasions.

Uniform Standardization: Provides a universal, visible method of rank
recognition.

Minimum Order: 100 pieces