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Record 1 1997-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Clothing (Military)
DEF

Russian braid: Narrow, flat, decorative braid. Same as soutache.

DEF

Soutache: Narrow, flat, decorative braid.

CONT

Imperial German Shoulder Straps 1910-1918 ... The purpose of this article is to briefly describe the shoulder straps or epaulets of the Imperial German enlisted infantry of World War I. It is important to distinguish between shoulder straps, epaulets and shoulder boards. Shoulder straps and epaulets are basically the same thing - a strap fabric with some form of regimental or corps insignia embroidered on it ... Boards are the epaulets reserved for officers and while serving the fame function as shoulder straps (regimental or corps distinction), are made of silver or gold) Russian braid or tape with some form of ram; distinction on it ... The correct name for these types of shoulder boards Achselstuck.

Key term(s)
  • braiding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Habillement (Militaire)
CONT

Tresse de galon [...]. Ouvrage de passementerie (tresse ou galon) servant d'ornement distinctif sur les uniformes, les képis [...].

Spanish

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