Epaulette

Rarity: Uncommon

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What Wikipedia says

Epaulette (; also spelled epaulet) is a type of ornamental shoulder piece with a fringe and often bears insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulettes (usually made from brass) are referred to as shoulder scales.

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