rank badges
Shoulder-worn authority markers
Rank badges are insignia worn on military or police uniforms to indicate the wearer's position in the hierarchy.
They typically appear on shoulders, sleeves, or collars and may feature stripes, stars, bars, or other symbols: The sergeant's rank badges showed three chevrons.
Similar insignia exist in scouting, security, and other uniformed organizations.
- chevronsV-shaped rank markings
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- patchesPieces sewn over holes
- sew-on patchesFabric pieces stitched onto garments
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Awards for achievement
decorations · service ribbons · campaign medals · commendations · achievement awards
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