Historic Accessories Historically speaking Epaulettes were forged and assembled from either silver or gold. They were used as decorations for officers as well as in cloth of various colors for the enlisted men of various arms. Though they were rarely worn on the field, which means they are more commonly seen in play and historical stage productions rather than in historically accurate field reenactments.
Epaulettes For Professional Costume Departments & Community Theaters These Epaulets are styled to look just like what a 19th century military would wear. This makes them a great addition to just about any theater group’s costume prop department. While they were seldom worn in the field, easy exceptions can be made for historical reenactors.
Especially those who are portraying scenes from things like the battle of Waterloo or the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Monmouth, where the shifting battlefields and surprise tactics sometimes called officers into the field on short notice.