shoulder strap

from The Century Dictionary.

• noun A strap worn over the shoulder to support the dress or some article to be carried.
• noun A narrow strap of cloth edged with gold bullion, and in most cases ornamented with gold or silver bullion, worn on the shoulder by naval and military commissioned officers as a badge of rank.
• noun Same as & épaulière.

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• noun a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag