shoulder board

shoulder board

n.

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.

shoul′der board`

n.

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

[1940–45]

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Noun

1.

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