What does the cryptic crossword clue "Member’s decoration granted power at first (6)" mean?

The definition is "Member's decoration". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ARM (synonym="power = authority, as in “the long arm of the law”") + LET (synonym="granted = permitted") = ARMLET; definition: "Member's decoration" The answer is ARMLET.

Member’s decoration granted power at first (6)

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