also: しょくちょ
noun
aiguillette; ornamental braided cord
Refers to the decorative braided cord worn on military or ceremonial uniforms, often on the shoulder.
将校の制服には金の飾緒が付いていた。
The officer's uniform had a gold aiguillette.
儀仗隊の飾緒は特に華やかだ。
The honor guard's aiguillettes are especially ornate.
The term is composed of 飾 (decoration) and 緒 (cord, string). The reading しょくしょ is the standard on'yomi combination; しょくちょ is a variant reading of the second character.