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A page historically referred to a young boy in the service of a nobleman or a royal court. Pages were usually between the ages of 7 and 14, and were often the sons of nobles or members of the gentry.Pages were typically responsible for performing a variety of tasks for their lords or ladies, such as running errands, carrying messages, serving at table, and performing various other duties around the household or court. They were also expected to attend on their masters and mistresses at all times, and to be respectful and obedient at all times.In medieval times, pages were...

An Aiguillette (pronounced "egg-wee-let") is a decorative braided cord worn as a symbol of honour or rank by military and other uniformed personnel. It is usually worn on the shoulder or chest and is typically made of gold, silver, or another metallic colour. The history of the aiguillette can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was originally used as a functional item by military officers. The term "aiguillette" is derived from the French word "aiguille," which means "needle."In those early days, the aiguillette was used to fasten a soldier's sword or other weapon to their uniform,...