Epaulette charreteras epaulet epaulette epolete epålett spallina épaulette επωμίδα כותפת Schulterklappe epaulet epaulets epauletten epaulettes Cloth straps, usually with fringe, worn at the shoulder on military uniforms to indicate rank, service, or unit and sometimes to retain shoulder belts or sashes. Also, similar ornamental straps adapted for civilian use (AAT)