| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/00120.004 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Silver bullion wire; Silvered brass |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Australia Goes To War: Australia 1914/International Situation |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Aguilette : Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor General of Australia
Description
A plaited silver wire and cord aiguillette, with silvered brass ends tipped with acorns.
History / Summary
This aguilette was worn by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson who was Australia's Governor General from 18 May 1914 to 6 October 1920. He became Viscount Novar on his return to Great Britain in 1920 and was appointed a knight of the Thistle in 1926. This aguilette was worn over and under the right shoulder as part of Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson's formal dress.