Necklet

A necklet is a type of decoration which is designed to be worn and displayed around a person's neck, rather than hung (draped) from the chest as is the standard practice for displaying most decorations.

Later, in the 16th century the insignia of the French Order of the Holy Spirit were worn on a ribbon.

When, in the late 17th century, orders were divided into several classes, the cross on a ribbon around the neck became the privilege of a commander.

A decoration in that rank is usually awarded to high-ranking officials like brigadiers, consuls and secretaries of State.

A woman usually wears her commander's cross on a bow on the shoulder of her dress[citation needed].