aigrette

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Other intriguing pieces included Chaumet’s narrow diamond tiara with a central opal, with an upstanding aigrette of white feathers rising from sapphire branches.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2012

From his hat sprouted a white aigrette, round his neck hung the flashing gold chain of the Collar of the Annunziata, on his breast blazed medals.

From Time Magazine Archive

The oval, shapely head bore proudly a black shako topped with aigrette plumes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Under the long, lemon-tinted gown and the towering headdress of aigrette plumes, the tall, tawny body is heavier now.

From Time Magazine Archive

His own garb in splendour outshone all; a blaze of jewels and gold, from the aigrette in his hat to the spurs upon his heels—costume more befitting court than camp.

From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne