Epaulet

2026-10-4

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2026-10-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience China
Date Made 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Fabric
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Rectangular epaulet made of fabric. The front is primarily dark green, with a red five-pointed star towards the bottom with gold leaves beneath the star. There is a hole at the top to secure the badge to a button on clothing. The reverse is made of tan fabric, with blue numbers and Chinese characters towards the bottom, as well as a green strip to help secure the epaulet to clothing.

Height 13 cm
Width 5 cm
Depth 0.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Kate Pourshariati, 2026

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