31. All officers including field and company officers wore epaulettes and wings on both shoulders. 32. The epaulettes of commissioned officers are significantly larger than the epaulettes of lesser ranks. 33. The epaulettes of commissioned officers are significantly larger than the epaulettes of lesser ranks. 34. Epaulettes are only worn with the dress uniform.35. The epaulettes broadened their shoulders and the tall bearskins made them look even taller. 36. In 1780, regulations prescribed silver stars for general officers, worn on epaulettes . 37. In 1836, shoulder straps were adopted to replace the epaulette for field duty. 38. The shoulder sleeve is called an epaulette , and the two are never confused. 39. Additionally to identify the prefects they are provided with Epaulettes which indicates their position. 40. The Epaulettes were soon superseded by new types.
