Primary identifiers for officers assisting high-ranking leaders like a President or General.
Worn by military attachés representing their country at foreign embassies. aiguilette
Lanyards used by early musketeers to keep touch-hole cleaning needles close at hand. a specific appointment
An is a ceremonial braided cord worn on the shoulder of military and other uniformed personnel to signify rank, a specific appointment, or an honorary role. Historical Origins aiguilette
The side on which the aiguillette is worn often reflects the level of authority being aided:
A symbolic representation of the rope carried by a Provost Marshal to hang deserters. Symbolic Meaning & Usage