Shoulder Boards Epaulets

shoulder boards and epaulets. Let’s clarify both terms and how they relate:

1. Shoulder Boards

Definition: Flat or slightly curved decorative pieces attached to the
shoulder of a uniform.

Purpose: Often indicate rank, branch, or role in military, naval, police,
or ceremonial uniforms.

Design Elements: Can include stripes, stars, pins, embroidered insignia, or
bullion fringe (gold/silver threads).

Example: A navy captain’s shoulder board might have a thick stripe with a
star or anchor embroidered in gold.

2. Epaulets

Definition: Decorative shoulder pieces, sometimes with straps, cords, or
fringes. They often have a functional or ceremonial role.

Purpose: Originally used to keep shoulder belts in place, now mostly
symbolic of rank or honor.

Design Types:

Flat epaulets: Simple sewn-on patches or bands.

Fringed epaulets: Often ceremonial, with tassels or bullion threads.

Slip-on epaulets: Can be removed and replaced for rank changes.

3. Shoulder Boards vs Epaulets
Feature Shoulder Board Epaulet
Shape Flat or slightly curved Can be padded, fringed, or strap-based
Function Rank insignia display Rank, ceremonial, or functional
Attachment Sewn or buttoned Sewn, buttoned, or slip-on
Typical Users Military, navy, police Military, ceremonial, school
uniforms

If you want, I can make a visual guide showing different types of shoulder
boards and epaulets with their ranks—it’s much easier to understand with
pictures.

Do you want me to do that?

Minimum Order: 100 pieces

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