Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
lummel
English translation:
strap; can be a buttoned strap or a buckled strap
Added to glossary by
Titia D
May 6, 2009 17:13
15 yrs ago
Dutch term
lummel
Dutch to English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
een lummel ten behoeve van het rangonderscheidingsteken
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | strap; can be a buttoned strap or a buckled strap |
Jennifer Barnett
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| 3 | shoulder band and sleeve band |
Kate Hudson (X)
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Proposed translations
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Jennifer Barnett
France
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Native in English
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Cultural heritage, visual arts, food
Native in: English 
Works in: Dutch to English, English
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strap; can be a buttoned strap or a buckled strap
Used to bind in fullness or purely as decoration: eg., as used on trench coats
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shoulder band and sleeve band
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.
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.
Discussion
Mouwlummels dienen op 1 cm van de onderkant van de mouw, in de onderarmnaad te worden meegestikt.
Hope this helps.