rank badge
Shoulder patch showing
A rank badge is an insignia worn on a military or police uniform indicating the wearer's position in the hierarchy—typically stripes, stars, or other symbols on the shoulder, collar, or sleeve.
The sergeant's rank badge showed three chevrons.
Similar badges appear in scouting, security services, and other uniformed organizations.
- civil serviceGovernment's administrative workforce
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- pecking orderSocial dominance arrangement
chain of command · phoenix · epaulet · shoulder board · dragon · officialdom · military brass · chevron · title · dress uniform · military decoration · embroidery · golden thread · crane · armband · regalia · coat of arms · lapel pin
rank badgemedal
Metal honor token
service medal · campaign medal · decoration · award ribbon · name tag
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