uniform insignia
Badges showing rank
Uniform insignia are badges, patches, emblems, or other symbols worn on military, police, or organizational uniforms to indicate rank, unit, specialty, or achievement.
They communicate status and affiliation at a glance: The colonel's uniform insignia marked thirty years of service.
Insignia may be embroidered patches, metal pins, or woven devices attached to specific locations on the uniform.
- service stripesUniform insignia denoting years
- name tagWorn identification label
- rank badgesSymbols indicating military grade
- collar pinsShirt collar connectors
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
cap badge · combat badge · ribbons · medals · dress blues · brass buttons · chevrons · hash marks · shoulder boards · merit badges · wings
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Non-uniform civilian dress
mufti · street clothes · fashion accessories · fashion jewelry · costume jewelry
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