Epaulette (/ ˈɛpəlɛt /; also spelled epaulet) [1] is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulettes (usually made …

It comes from the French word épaulette, the diminutive of "épaule," meaning shoulder. (Another accepted spelling of the English word - "epaulette" - mirrors the French.) "Épaule" itself, though, …

Epaulette (/ ˈɛpəlɛt /; also spelt epaulet) [1] is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. In several European armies epaulettes are …

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EPAULETTE definition: a decoration worn on the shoulder of a piece of clothing, especially on a military coat, shirt, etc.. Learn more.

An epaulette is a shoulder piece that's part of many military uniforms. It's a type of colorful decoration that sometimes signifies rank.

May 13, 2014 · Epaulettes, from epaule an old French word for shoulder, seem to have started out as cloth straps worn on the shoulders to help keep shoulder sashes and belts in position. Another story …