Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812

This is an example of a commander's epaulette. The strap is of card covered on one side with wide gold lace in the vellum and check pattern. The reverse is covered with blue silk. The epaulette has two rows of hanging bullions - the outer row features 17 large bullions and the inner row features 17 small bullions.

Object Details

ID: UNI0044
Collection: Uniforms; Textiles
Type: Epaulette
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 18th-19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London