Shoulder cord is used to distinguish expertise, differentiate service sectors, and honor people for illustrious service throughout the globe. There are also many others ornamental goods which are known to as “shoulder cords,” including the basic shoulder cord, aiguillettes, and the fourragere. As a common rule, all are made from braided or knotted materials which come in many colors.The fourragere is a particular kind of shoulder cord honored by the French military, with a handful of other militaries following suit. Members of military units which have been acknowledged with the fourragere may wear this decoration while they serve in the unit, and people who belonged to the unit when it was known may wear it on the outside of the shoulder and retain the right to wear it for life. This reward has been given to foreign units on occasion, and is still worn in the traditional dress of such units.When a shoulder cord is awarded, it is usually pinned on or attached during a ritual which distinguishes the achievement which merited the award of a shoulder cord.