Epaulets
Insignia
Both words in one sentence
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An army officer rips off his subordinate's insignia and epaulets, unsheathes the subordinate's sword, hoists his knee in the air to snap it in half...and accidentally amputates his own lower leg.
Source: Insignia Rip-Off Ritual -
Bling of War: Colonel Lee in Warhead wears a stylized nanosuit with large, shiny gold shoulder epaulets and various officer insignia on the chestplate.
Source: Video Game / Crysis - Insignia of rank are worn on the jacket lapel of the dress uniform (silver stars on a green or gold shield) and on the epaulets of the field uniform (white, silver or gold stars on a olive drab field).
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