shoulder board

One of a pair of oblong pieces of stiffened cloth worn on each shoulder of a military uniform and carrying insignia identifying the wearer's rank. Also called shoulder mark.

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shoul′der board`

either of a pair of stiffened epaulets worn on the shoulders of a military officer's uniform.

[1940–45]

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shoulder board - epaulets that indicate rank

shoulder mark

epaulet, epaulette - adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder

military uniform - prescribed identifying uniform for soldiers

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