George V armband, what is it for?

[Garth Thompson]

I recently picked up this armband. It is done on fine wool with gold bullion trim and cypher. I am wondering exactly what it was used for.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Garth

[Mervyn Mitton]

I think it will be for an equerry of the King - perhaps for a special occasion. He would wear aigulettes as his badge of office - on the right shoulder -

however, perhaps at a military ceremony or, dinner, he may need for others to recognise him.

He may also have been on Duty for the Coronation in 1911 as an Usher. In 1935 he held his silver jubilee They were all officers and assisted the Duke of Norfolk who is the

Hereditary Grand Marshall of England - and runs all of the Ceremonies Mervyn.