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Aiguillettes

An ornamental braided cord most often worn on the uniforms of officers who are acting as an Aide de Camp. Derived from the Army, where the general's aide de camp wore wooden pegs over his shoulder, which he used to hobble the generals horse.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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