1. armband worn to indicate rank, membership, or authority
Usage: military; formal
2. pieces of armor that protect the arms
Usage: historical; medieval

Examples

• The military police wore red brassards to identify themselves.
• Security guards at the event displayed official brassards on their uniforms.
• The knight’s brassards gleamed in the sunlight as he raised his sword.
• Museum volunteers wore blue brassards to help visitors identify them.
• Medieval armor included brassards to protect the warrior’s arms in battle.
• The ceremonial guard’s brassards bore the royal insignia.