Soldier's shoulder adornment (7)

I believe the answer is:

epaulet

(Other definitions for epaulet that I've seen before include "Shoulder piece for American" , "military decoration" , "Uniform shoulder-piece" , "symbol of American rank" , "Shoulder ornament" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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