lummel

English translation: strap; can be a buttoned strap or a buckled strap

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Dutch term or phrase:lummel
English translation:strap; can be a buttoned strap or a buckled strap
Entered by: Titia D

17:13 May 6, 2009
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Dutch term or phrase: lummel
een lummel ten behoeve van het rangonderscheidingsteken
Titia D
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:13
strap; can be a buttoned strap or a buckled strap
Explanation:
Used to bind in fullness or purely as decoration: eg., as used on trench coats
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Jennifer Barnett
France
Local time: 09:13
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Thanks very much for your help.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3strap; can be a buttoned strap or a buckled strap
Jennifer Barnett
3shoulder band and sleeve band
Kate Hudson (X)


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shoulder band and sleeve band


Explanation:
According to this site shoulder band and sleeve band
http://74.125.77.132/search?q=cache:bbckpzviWp0J:www.usps.or...

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Note added at 1 hr (2009-05-06 18:32:31 GMT)
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These are the parts attached to a shirt or uniform jacket to which shoulder tabs and insignia can be attached.



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Note added at 1 hr (2009-05-06 18:39:58 GMT)
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I've found the correct name for it - passant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passant
Alternatively it can be called a shoulder strap see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epaulettes



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Note added at 1 hr (2009-05-06 18:44:32 GMT)
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Shoulder strap, a strap worn on or over the shoulder.
Specifically (Mil. & Naval), a narrow strap worn on the
shoulder of a commissioned officer, indicating, by a
suitable device, the rank he holds in the service.

Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
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strap; can be a buttoned strap or a buckled strap


Explanation:
Used to bind in fullness or purely as decoration: eg., as used on trench coats


    Reference: http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--499784204_Clothing
Jennifer Barnett
France
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Thanks very much for your help.

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agree  Usha Shankar
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agree  Laura Morwood
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agree  elnara
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