1. wearing or decorated with a cockade (a ribbon, rosette, or badge worn on a hat or garment, typically as a symbol of allegiance or rank)
Usage: historical; formal

Examples

• The cockaded officers stood at attention during the ceremony.
• Revolutionary soldiers wore cockaded hats as a sign of their allegiance.
• A cockaded tricorn hat was standard military dress in the 18th century.
• The general's cockaded uniform displayed his rank and authority.
• Cockaded badges were pinned to the soldiers' chests.