Epaulette is a French word meaning "little shoulder" (from épaule, meaning "shoulder"). Epaulettes are a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia or rank by the military and other organizations. Colloquially, the word has also come to refer to some types of shoulder strap.
Epaulettes are fastened to the shoulder by a passant, a small strap parallel to the shoulder seam and the button near the collar, or by laces on the underside of the epaulette passing through holes in the shoulder of the coat. The placement of the epaulette, its color and the length and diameter of its bullion fringe are used to signify the wearer's rank. At the join of the fringe and the shoulderpiece is often a metal piece in the form of a crescent. Although originally worn in the field, epaulettes are more common today on dress or ceremonial uniforms. Shoulder straps are also found on civilian clothing that derives from military uniforms such as the trench coat, the safari jacket and other garments.
Epaulettes worn on the straps to indicate the membership level on Malaysia Scouting. Color and rank will different membership lever below of the picture. The pictures shown here is in white coloured but the actual rank is determine by the colour mention next to the rank.
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Scouts Patron |
Malaysia Chief Scout |
Tuan Yang Terutama |
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Malaysia Scout Commissioner |
Deputy Yang Dipertua Negara |
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Deputy Malaysia Scout Commissioner |
Deputy Yang Dipertua Negeri |
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HQ Commissioner |
Fund Secretary Of Works |
Trainer - 4 beads |
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Assistant State Commissioner |
State Honored Secretary |
Assistant Trainer - 3 beads |
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District Commissioner |
Group Chairman |
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Assistant District Commissioner |
Group Honored Secretary |
Scout Leader |
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Assistant Scout Leader |
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