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Shoulder scales

Scope note

Plates or overlapping pieces of metal worn on military uniforms at the shoulder to indicate rank or unit; worn especially during the 19th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000258657

Broader Terms used

<shoulder accessories>

Equivalent Terms used

shoulder scale

Created

13yrs ago

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