Shoulderstrap tie downs?

[latinmajorac]

i dont' know if i am describing them right or if i am even describing something everyone will know about. on certain shoulderboards there are cloth tie downs that attach the boards to the uniform.

my queastion is are there different types of these tie downs for different ranks?

or here is a collecting question, if i only have one set of these (tie downs) and multiple uniforms requiring them, does anyone have a suggestion as to where to get them or a suitable alternative? thanks everyone

[Nack]

Are you talking about the string that goes around the button and thru the board and into the jacket?

The ones I have look like half a shoelace. I don't know where you get extras though.

[latinmajorac]

Are you talking about the string that goes around the button and thru the board and into the jacket?

The ones I have look like half a shoelace. I don't know where you get extras though.

ah yes! half a shoe lace. no clue where to get more... hmmm.. i suppose a shoelace will work as a substitute. thank you for you help.

anyone else have suggections or tips?

[willie777]

latinmajorac, I rarely see soviet versios of the laces, but east german ones will do. I have many on auction at e. PM me for the link if youre interested. I know this is old, but just wonderin'...

[k3rvmfusa]

The most common items used as shoulder board tie downs that I have seen on original uniforms have been match sticks, other small sticks, string and shoelaces. Although I don't have any data compiled, I would say that I have seen matchsticks used more frequently on navy epaulets, with string/shoestring more often on army/air force epaulets.

[willie777]

The most common items used as shoulder board tie downs that I have seen on original uniforms have been match sticks, other small sticks, string and shoelaces. Although I don't have any data compiled, I would say that I have seen matchsticks used more frequently on navy epaulets, with string/shoestring more often on army/air force epaulets.

Just make sure the lightable end is snipped off.

[ibaya]

Just make sure the lightable end is snipped off.

I can't see matchsticks being used to hold epaulet buttons down ... they would snap and work themselves off. I have seen wires twisted into a "folded ribbon loop" shape, the prongs are squeezed to slip through the button loop, then expand to anchor them down and lay flat with the board (these are for boards with straps that are threaded in loops sewn at the shoulders).