Galloon

Galloon trim on the cuffs and chest of a c. 1908 Russian court uniform.
Galoon in gold as worn at the Dutch court

Galloon is a decorative woven trim sometimes in the form of a braid and commonly made of metallic gold or silver thread, lace, or embroidery. Galloon is used in the trim of military and police uniforms, ecclesiastical dress, and as trim on textiles, drapery, and upholstery.

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