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Aiguillettes (cords)

Scope note

Use for cords, usually braided, ending in aglets, worn looped under the arm and sometimes across the breast on military uniforms; worn especially by aides-de-camp, but also by other officers. Distinguished from "fourragères," which are braided cords worn as an honorary military decoration.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000259348

Broader Terms used

<shoulder accessories>

Equivalent Terms used

aiguillette (cord)

Created

13yrs ago

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