Accoutrements are the personal/individual equipment of service people such as soldiers, sailors, police and firemen and employees of some private organizations...
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Bamboo and wooden slips (section Accoutrements)
Bamboo and wooden slips (simplified Chinese: 简牍; traditional Chinese: 簡牘; pinyin: jiǎndú) are long, narrow strips of wood or bamboo, each typically holding...
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goggles, gloves, or aprons. Like any uniform, Marine uniforms have many accoutrements whose symbolism may not be obvious. One of the most notable adornments...
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Jar burial (section Accoutrements)
Vanuatu, and Vietnam. These different locations had different methods, accoutrements, and rationales behind their jar burial practices. Cultural practices...
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Chief of Defence Staff (India) (section Accoutrements)
the CDS is an independent entity, thus mandating a distinct set of accoutrements. Notably, the CDS uniform allows the appointee to retain certain paraphernalia...
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Other accoutrements Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist insignia...
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marksmanship badges, and the term "insignia" shall be used for other worn accoutrements, according to the language in Marine Corps Uniform Regulations. The...
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Badges of the United States Army are military decorations issued by the United States Department of the Army to soldiers who achieve a variety of qualifications...
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The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great (Latin: Ordo Sancti Gregorii Magni; Italian: Ordine di San Gregorio Magno) was established on...
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Cold Water Army was an American temperance organization for children. It was established in 1839 by Rev. T. P. Hunt, who was affiliated with the American...
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Order of Christopher Columbus (section Accoutrements)
The Order of Christopher Columbus (Spanish: Orden Heráldica de Cristóbal Colón) is an order of the Dominican Republic. It was established on 21 July 1937...
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might make a song memorable, and little interest in excess attitude or accoutrements. Ultimately Withers reminded us that it's the everyday that is the most...
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The Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella (Orden al Mérito de Duarte, Sánchez y Mella) is the principal order of the Dominican Republic. It was established...
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Upon his recovery from battle wounds, St. Ignatius of Loyola hung his military accoutrements before the image of the Virgin of Montserrat....
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which was also decorated in braid, was worn under it. The hussar's accoutrements included a Hungarian-style saddle covered by a shabraque: a decorated...
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received such a privilege. As part of this privilege of wearing pontifical accoutrements, both abbots and abbesses wear a ring. The blessing and delivery of...
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Aide-de-camp (section Uniform accoutrements)
Ambulance Canada wear silver aiguillettes consistent with their other accoutrements as aides-de-camp or as a symbol of ceremonial representation such as...
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Aloysius Pendergast (section Accoutrements)
Aloysius Xingu Leng Pendergast is a fictional character appearing in novels by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. He first appeared as a supporting character...
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suffixes that detail the specific items of clothing, embellishment and accoutrements, i.e. Dress Order No. 1A - 'Ceremonial Parade Service Dress', Dress...
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The Order of the Holy Spirit (French: Ordre du Saint-Esprit; sometimes translated into English as the Order of the Holy Ghost), is a French order of chivalry...
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pattern room, armoury department, ordnance or park, harness, saddlery and accoutrements, camp equipment, tools and instruments, engineer store, timber yard...
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costume, a pearl encrusted turban, and strumming an Indian tambura, accoutrements all meant to convey sensuality and mystery. If Sargent used this portrait...
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naval high-collar whites, and service-dress uniforms with ceremonial accoutrements such as swords, white web belts, gloves, etc. Mess dress, which ranges...
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The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes: Knight...
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2017. "GAF says it is illegal to use or sell military uniforms and accoutrements". Ghana News Agency. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2019. "Grenada:...
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) is a cavalry regiment of the British Army, and the senior Scottish regiment. The regiment, through...
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consist of three large snowballs of different sizes with some additional accoutrements for facial and other features. Due to the sculptability of snow, there...
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armoury was provided on site at Threadneedle Street for their arms and accoutrements. The Corps was finally disbanded in 1814. At the start of the 19th century...
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Wielding a Red Sword (section War's accoutrements)
Wielding a Red Sword is a fantasy novel by Piers Anthony. It is the fourth of eight books in the Incarnations of Immortality series. Mym, an Indian prince...
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The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria on 1 January 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:...
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