noun
- Plural of fourragere: a decorative cord or braid worn on a military uniform, typically awarded to a unit for bravery or service.
Usage: military; often capitalized when referring to a specific award
Examples
- The regiment proudly displayed their fourrageres on their dress uniforms.
- Soldiers earned fourrageres for their exceptional conduct during the campaign.
- The general pinned the fourrageres onto the unit's colors as recognition of their valor.
- Historical photographs show officers wearing multiple fourrageres across their chests.