Orden an der Schärpe; Orden am Schulterband
Band, an dem ein Beamter sein Siegel trug (das seinen Rang zeigte); Posten; Beamtenposten
Orden am dunkelblauen Band
to leave government service; to resign from a public position; (lit.) to untie the ribbon
to enter government service; to become an official; to don an official uniform; (lit.) to tie the ribbon