The epaulettes were worn on the shoulder of the uniform coat as badges to distinguish rank. C.W. Officer's Epaulettes- 1st ltn.&2nd ltn. $174.99 Epaulettes -Captain $184.99 Epaulettes /General/Colonel/Lieutn. Coln. & Major $199.99 M1872 Officer's Epaulette / Shoulder Knots $74.99 Russian/Artillery Shoulder knot Regular price: $39.99 Sale price: $24.99 Dragoon Epaulettes Regular price: $79.99 Sale price: $64.99 U S Army Private Brass Shoulder Scales $54.99 US Army Brass Shoulder Scale for NCO Staff $59.99 M1832 Infantry Silver Epaulette for General/Col./Lt.-Col/Major $199.99 M1832 Infantry Silver Epaulette for Captain $184.99 M1832 Infantry Silver Epaulette for Lieutenant/2nd Ltn. $174.99 Special Order Epaulettes Regular price: $189.99 Sale price: $150.00