A rosette used to hold up the cocked brim of a hat, or to display colors indicating rank, nationality or party affiliation The cockade could be of wool or silk ribbon, leather, or even painted metal
A badge, usually in the form of a rosette, or knot, and generally worn upon the hat; used as an indication of military or naval service, or party allegiance, and in England as a part of the livery to indicate that the wearer is the servant of a military or naval officer