My guess is that the history of the cockade is complicated and research is continuing.
I can wait patiently, and would prefer to get a thorough job on it in due course than a patchy rushed response now.
Recently I found a pic with the Queen Mother wearing a cloak (?) with a clasp. Must find that pic again.
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