Sash

From Almeopedia

The sash, Ver. gintro [ˈgin tro], is the symbol of royalty in nations of Caďinorian culture, including Verduria. It is used in Verdurian much as we use the “crown” or ”throne”. Gintro is used to form political terms such as gintrovelan ‘steal the sash’ = ‘usurp’ and tengintroi ‘sashholders’ = ‘dynasty’.

In origins it was the badge of office in Caďinas, recorded as early as the 1200s, in particular those offices appointed by the emperor. As such it has been incorporated into many official or military uniforms since. In Verduria it became the chief symbol of the king, and is now restricted to royalty or those whose authority derives from the king’s— including military officers, ministers of the Konselora, his appointees to the Esčambra, and even officials of Verdurian universities (though not professors). Nobles may not wear a sash, nor may elected officials or priests.

The royal sash is typically separable from the outfit, made of silk, wool, or velvet; but it may also be incorporated into a jacket or dress, or even (as shown in the portrait of queen Andrea) merely indicated by a design. In Verduria it is always green, or green and white.

Etymology: Caď. guintro, related to guentesmes ‘powerful’; Ver. gintro, Ismaîn jître, Bar. gîntor, Keb. ḣiitiru.