Give weapons to group as a mark of respect (7)
I believe the answer is:
armband
'a mark of respect' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'give weapons to group' is the wordplay.
'give weapons to' becomes 'arm' (I've seen this in another clue).
'group' becomes 'band' (band can mean a group of people).
'arm'+'band'='ARMBAND'
'as' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for armband that I've seen before include "addition to jacket?" , "Something worn around sleeve" , "part of the uniform" , "Swimming aid" , "form of identification" .)