An armlet (or brassard, in uniform; also arm ring; jewelry) is an armband or piece of cloth or other material worn around the upper arm; the term typically refers to an item of uniform worn as part of military uniform or by police or other uniformed persons. Unit, role or rank badges or other insignia are carried on it instead of being stitched into the actual clothing. The armlet, when spread out, may be roughly rectangular in shape, where it is worn merely around the arm; it may also be a roughly triangular shape, in which case the it is also attached to a shoulder strap.

See also:

• armband
• jewelry
• bracelet