Uniform Epaulet

Object detail

Accession number

2006.353

Description

Khaki coloured cotton epaulette. Front: copper button - rope design around edge of button, design in middle features anchor with entwined rope and crown above that. Khaki coloured braid hand stitched into arrow design (two lines indicating rank). 'A' stitched in pale coloured thread within braid pattern. Back: Khaki cotton drill hand stitched onto reverse. Hole at pointed end through which button fits and small clip is attached underside to hold button in place. Leather strip running length of epaulette.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Cotton
Processed Material/Metal/Copper
Processed Material/Leather
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Fleet Air Arm Collection
Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Uniform Epaulet, 2006.353. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Insignia Insignia, Shoulder Epaulet Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Sleeve Wood Beige Khaki Rectangle Font Creative arts Art Pattern Symbol

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