Fourrageres

/ˌfʊrəˈʒɛrz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of fourragere; multiple military decorations or cord awards.

Etymology

Simple French plural of fourragère, formed by adding the plural marker -s in English usage. The word maintains its French form even when pluralized in English military terminology.

Kelly Says

Some prestigious military units could earn multiple fourrageres for different campaigns or periods of distinguished service, and displaying multiple fourrageres on a uniform was extremely rare and marked someone as having served in multiple historically significant battles.

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